llinyn

Welsh

Etymology

From llin (from Latin līnea (“line”)) +‎ -yn.[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

llinyn m (plural llinynnau)

  1. string, cord
    Synonyms: cortyn, tennyn, rheffyn

Derived terms

  • llinyn ffrwyn (“rein”)
  • llinyn y cefn (“spinal cord”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of llinyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
llinyn linyn unchanged unchanged

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

References

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