Welsh edit

Etymology edit

cyn- (pre-) +‎ sail (basis, foundation)

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cynsail f (plural cynseiliau)

  1. precedent
  2. premise

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynsail gynsail nghynsail chynsail
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), “cynsail”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies