Welsh edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin palma (palm).[1] Cognate with Cornish palv.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

palf f or m (plural palfau)

  1. (anatomy) palm
    Synonym: cledr
  2. (animals) paw
    Synonym: pawen
  3. (rowing) oar blade
    Synonym: pâl

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
palf balf mhalf phalf
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

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