penfras
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Welsh[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From pen (“head”) + bras (“large, thick, stout”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
penfras (feminine singular penfras, plural penfreision, equative mor benfras, comparative mwy penfras, superlative mwyaf penfras)
- having a large head or end
- thick-headed, stupid
Noun[edit]
penfras m (plural penfreision)
Derived terms[edit]
- corbenfras m (“haddock”)
Mutation[edit]
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
penfras | benfras | mhenfras | phenfras |
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), “penfras”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies