bys yr uwd

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “finger of the porridge”.

Noun

bys yr uwd m (plural bysedd yr uwd)

  1. (anatomy) index finger, forefinger
    Synonyms: mynegfys, bys blaen, uwdfys

Mutation

Mutated forms of bys yr uwd
radical soft nasal aspirate
bys yr uwd fys yr uwd mys yr uwd 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 yr uwd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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