Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Brythonic *mọdreb (aunt); compare Cornish modrep, Breton moereb.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

modryb f (plural modrybedd)

  1. aunt
    Synonyms: anti, bopa

Coordinate terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
modryb fodryb unchanged unchanged
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), “modryb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies