Welsh edit

Etymology edit

cadw +‎ -ad

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

ceidwad m (plural ceidwaid)

  1. keeper, guardian
    Synonym: gwarcheidwad
  2. saviour

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
ceidwad geidwad ngheidwad cheidwad
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), “ceidwad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies