anamlwg

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh anamlwc. By surface analysis, an- (“un-”) +‎ amlwg (“obvious”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aˈnamlʊɡ/

Adjective

anamlwg (feminine singular anamlwg, plural amlygion, equative mor anamlwg, comparative mwy anamlwg, superlative mwyaf anamlwg)

  1. unobvious, inapparent, inevident
    Synonyms: astrus, aneglur, di-sylw, dirgel, anweledig
  2. inaudible, unclear (of speech)
    Synonyms: bloesg, anhyglyw

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “anamlwg”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “anamlwg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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