Welsh

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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nwydd m or f (plural nwyddau, diminutive nwyddyn, not mutable)

  1. item, article, commodity, (in the plural) goods, wares, merchandise

Usage notes

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  • May be used where English uses a single uncountable or plural noun.
nwyddau gwlânwoolens (literally, “wool goods”)
nwyddau haearnironmongery (literally, “grocer's goods”)
nwyddau grosergroceries (literally, “iron goods”)
  • May also be used in signage where English would refer to "deliveries".
nwyddau i mewndeliveries (literally, “goods in”)

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References

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