ceuffon

Welsh

Etymology

From cau (“hollow, empty”) +‎ ffon (“stick, lance”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkeɨ̯fɔn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkei̯fɔn/

Noun

ceuffon f (plural ceuffyn)

1. a hollow cane
2. (mechanics) piston

   Synonyms: piston, pillffon

References

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