cwpl

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English couple.

Pronunciation

• (standard) IPA^(key): /kʊpl/, [ˈkʰʊpʰl̩]
  • (colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˈkʊpʊl/
• Rhymes: -ʊpl

Noun

cwpl m (plural cyplau or cwplau or cwplon)

1. a pair, couple
2. a few, a number of
3. a married or engaged couple
4. yoke of oxen
5. ewe and lamb

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cwpl	gwpl	nghwpl	chwpl
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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