Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From canu (to sing) +‎ -wr (agent suffix).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

canwr m (plural canwyr)

  1. (male) singer
    Synonym: cantor

Coordinate terms edit

  • (sex): cantores f ((female) singer)

Related terms edit

  • cân f (song)
  • canu (to sing)

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
canwr ganwr nghanwr chanwr
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), “canwr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies