Welsh

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Etymology

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From gwrth- +‎ bôn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʊrθban/, [ˈɡʊrθpan]

Noun

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gwrthban m (plural gwrthbanau)

  1. blanket, coverlet; mantle, cloak

Synonyms

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Derived terms

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  • gwrthbangarp (having ragged or tattered blanket(s), adjective)

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwrthban wrthban ngwrthban unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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