geirda

Welsh

Etymology

From gair (“word”) +‎ da (“good”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡei̯rda/

Noun

geirda m (uncountable)

  1. reference, letter of recommendation
    Synonym: tystlythyr
  2. credit, praise
    Synonyms: clod, canmoliaeth

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
geirda eirda ngeirda 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), “geirda”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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