rhwyf

Welsh

Etymology 1

From Middle Welsh rwyf, from Proto-Brythonic *rruɨβ̃, from Latin rēmus.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /r̥uːɨ̯v/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /r̥ʊi̯v/

Noun

rhwyf f (plural rhwyfau)

1. oar

Derived terms

• rhwyfbin (“thole, oarlock, rowlock”)
• rhwyfo (“to row”)

Mutation

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

Etymology 2

From Proto-Celtic *rēmos.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /r̥uːɨ̯v/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /r̥ʊi̯v/

Noun

rhwyf m (plural rhwyfau)

1. king, leader

Mutation

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

Further reading

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