pechod

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Welsh pechawt, from Proto-Brythonic *pexọd, a borrowing from Latin peccātum (sin), from peccō (I offend, sin). Cognate with Cornish pegh, Breton pec'hed.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pechod m (plural pechodau)

  1. (theology) sin, iniquity, sinfulness, wickedness
  2. offence, transgression, wrong
    Synonyms: camwedd, tramgwydd
  3. pity

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Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pechod bechod mhechod phechod
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “pechod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies