Welsh edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle Welsh cwrteis, borrowed from Middle English curteis, from Anglo-Norman curteis.

Adjective edit

cwrtais (feminine singular cwrtais, plural cwrtais, equative mor gwrtais, comparative mwy cwrtais, superlative mwyaf cwrtais)

  1. courteous
    Synonyms: moesgar, boneddigaidd
  2. humble, shy

Related terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwrtais gwrtais nghwrtais chwrtais
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), “cwrtais”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies