awch

Welsh

Alternative forms

• afwch (early)

Etymology

From the root of awydd (“eagerness”) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /au̯χ/
• Rhymes: -au̯χ

Noun

awch m (plural awchau)

1. eagerness, zest
2. sharpness, edge

Synonyms

• (eagerness): awydd

Derived terms

• awchlym
• awchu
• awchus
• rhawch

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
awch	unchanged	unchanged	hawch
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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