bachwr

Welsh

Etymology

From bachu (“to hook”) +‎ -wr (“-er”).

Pronunciation

Noun

bachwr m (plural bachwyr)

  1. (rugby) hooker

Mutation

Mutated forms of bachwr
radical soft nasal aspirate
bachwr fachwr machwr 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), “bachwr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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