Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From d(y)rys (tangled, thorny) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

dryswch m (uncountable)

  1. confusion, perplexity
    Synonym: anhrefn
  2. dilemma, quandary
    Synonyms: penbleth, cyfyng-gyngor
  3. difficulty, complexity
    Synonyms: cymhlethdod, astrusi, anhawster, drysi

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dryswch ddryswch nryswch unchanged
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), “dryswch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies