Welsh

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Etymology

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From llawch (protection, refuge) +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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llochi (first-person singular present llochaf)

  1. to caress, to stroke, to pat, to pet
    Synonym: anwesu
  2. to harbour, to shelter, to nurture, to cherish
  3. to soothe, to pacify
  4. to coax, to flatter

Conjugation

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Mutation

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Mutated forms of llochi
radical soft nasal aspirate
llochi lochi unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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