barlys
Cornish
Etymology
Borrowed from English barley. Compare Welsh barlys.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbaɹlɪs/
Noun
barlys f (singular barlysen)
Coordinate terms
Derived terms
- barlysek, gwel barlys (“barley field”)
Mutation
| unmutated | soft | aspirate | hard | mixed | mixed after 'th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| barlys | varlys | unchanged | parlys | farlys | varlys |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Welsh
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbarlɨ̞s/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbarlɪs/
- Rhymes: -arlɨ̞s
Etymology 1
Noun
barlys m (collective, singulative barlysyn or barlysen)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| barlys | unchanged |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Etymology 2
Noun
barlys
- soft mutation of parlys (“paralysis”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| parlys | barlys | mharlys | pharlys |
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), “barlys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies