Welsh

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle Welsh cnaf, from Middle English knave.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cnaf m (plural cnafiaid, feminine cnafes, diminutive cnafyn)

  1. knave, rogue, scoundrel
    Synonyms: dihiryn, taeog
  2. (card games, obsolete) knave, jack
    Synonyms: jac, milwr

Mutation

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Mutated forms of cnaf
radical soft nasal aspirate
cnaf gnaf nghnaf chnaf

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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