gwest
Welsh
editPronunciation
edit- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɡweːsd/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɡwɛsd/
Etymology 1
editSee the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Noun
editgwest
- Soft mutation of cwest.
Mutation
editWelsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
cwest | gwest | nghwest | chwest |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Etymology 2
editFrom Proto-Celtic *westā (“food, feast”).
The "guest" meaning is possibly influenced by English guest.
Noun
editgwest f (plural gwesti or gweston)
- a night's stay or lodging
- a night's sleep, rest
- lodging
- hospitality, welcome, entertainment, provision, maintenance
- food-rent
- feast, banquet
- guest, visitor
Derived terms
editVerb
editgwest (first-person singular present gwestaf)
Mutation
editWelsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
gwest | west | ngwest | unchanged |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Etymology 3
editNoun
editgwest f
References
edit- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gwest”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies