See also: cynorthwy-ydd

Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cynorthwyo (to help, to aid, to assist) +‎ -ydd.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cynorthwyydd m (plural cynorthwywyr)

  1. an assistant, a helper, an aid
    Synonym: helpwr

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynorthwyydd gynorthwyydd nghynorthwyydd chynorthwyydd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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