Welsh edit

Etymology edit

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Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

adwy f (plural adwyon or adwyau)

  1. gap (in a wall, fence, hedge etc.)
    Synonym: bwlch
  2. (computing) gate

Derived terms edit

  • dod i'r adwy (to step into the breach, to come to the rescue)

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
adwy unchanged unchanged hadwy
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), “adwy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies