bys y cogwrn

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “finger of the shell”.

Noun

bys y cogwrn m (plural bysedd y cogwrn)

  1. middle finger
    Synonyms: y bys canol, y bys perfedd, hirfys, bys y din

Mutation

Mutated forms of bys y cogwrn
radical soft nasal aspirate
bys y cogwrn fys y cogwrn mys y cogwrn unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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