Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cil (corner) +‎ dwrn (fist).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cildwrn m (plural cildyrnau)

  1. half-closed hollow of hand, lower side of fist
  2. (figuratively) tip, gratuity, bribe

Synonyms edit

  1. llwgrwobr (bribe)

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cildwrn gildwrn nghildwrn childwrn
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), “cildwrn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies