penty

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From pen (head) +‎ (house). Perhaps influenced in meaning by pentis, an adaptation of English penthouse.

Noun[edit]

penty m (plural pentai)

  1. penthouse
  2. lean-to, shed

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
penty benty mhenty phenty
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), “penty”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies