Welsh edit

Etymology edit

Literally, front finger.

Noun edit

bys blaen m (plural bysedd blaen)

  1. (anatomy) index finger, forefinger
    Synonyms: bys yr uwd, mynegfys, uwdfys

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bys blaen fys blaen mys blaen unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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