rheg

Welsh

Etymology

From the verb rhegi (“to curse”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /r̥eːɡ/

Noun

rheg f (plural rhegion or rhegfeydd)

1. curse, swearword
2. imprecation

Usage notes

The plural rhegion is little used, rhegfeydd being used in its place.

Derived terms

• anrheg
• rheglyd

 

Mutation

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

References

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