tystlythyr

Welsh

Etymology

From tyst (“witness”) +‎ llythyr (“letter”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /təsdˈləθɨ̞r/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /təsdˈləθɪr/

Noun

tystlythyr m (plural tystlythyrau)

1. reference, testimonial, letter of recommendation

   Synonym: geirda

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
tystlythyr	dystlythyr	nhystlythyr	thystlythyr
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), “tystlythyr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies