Welsh edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Middle English patroun; related to patron (patron).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

patrwm m (plural patrymau or patrwmau or patrynau)

  1. (decorative) pattern, design
  2. natural markings
  3. pattern, regular or logical form or order
  4. pattern, model, plan, example, archetype, copy
  5. exemplar (esp. of person), paragon
  6. characteristic example

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
patrwm batrwm mhatrwm phatrwm
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

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