bachgennes

Welsh

Etymology

From bachgen (“boy”) +‎ -es (feminine suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baχˈɡɛnɛs/, [baχˈkɛnɛs]
• Rhymes: -ɛnɛs

Noun

bachgennes f (plural bachgenesau)

1. young girl, maiden, damsel, lass, wench

Synonyms

• geneth

Coordinate terms

• (gender): bachgen

Mutation

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