patrwm

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English patroun; related to patron (“patron”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpatrʊm/
  • (South Wales, colloquial also) IPA^(key): /ˈpatrʊn/
• Rhymes: -atrʊm

Noun

patrwm m (plural patrymau or patrwmau or patrynau)

1. (decorative) pattern, design
2. natural markings
3. pattern, regular or logical form or order
4. pattern, model, plan, example, archetype, copy
5. exemplar (esp. of person), paragon
6. characteristic example

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
patrwm	batrwm	mhatrwm	phatrwm
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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