Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From ceifn (cousin, kinsman) +‎ derw (true) (compare Cornish kanderu, Breton kenderf, Old Irish der(b)bráthair).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cefnder m (plural cefndryd or cefndyr, feminine cyfnither)

  1. (male) first cousin, cousin-german

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnder gefnder nghefnder chefnder
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), “cefnder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies