Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Welsh gouuyt, from go- + a derivative of the root of Proto-Celtic *binati (to strike), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyh₂-.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

gofid m (plural gofidiau or gofidion or gofidon)

  1. grief, sorrow
  2. a regret

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

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