bachgennes

Welsh

Etymology

From bachgen (“boy”) +‎ -es (feminine suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baχˈɡɛnɛs/, [baχˈkɛnɛs]
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɛs

Noun

bachgennes f (plural bachgenesau)

  1. young girl, maiden, damsel, lass, wench

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Mutation

Mutated forms of bachgennes
radical soft nasal aspirate
bachgennes fachgennes machgennes unchanged

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

References

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