Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cil (corner) +‎ post (post).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cilbost m (plural cilbyst)

  1. doorpost, doorjamb, sidepost
    Synonym: ystlysbost
  2. gatepost
    Synonyms: postyn gât, post iet

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilbost gilbost nghilbost chilbost
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), “cilbost”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies