cefnder

Welsh

Etymology

From ceifn (“cousin, kinsman”) +‎ derw (“true”) (compare Cornish kanderu, Breton kenderf, Old Irish der(b)bráthair).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛvndɛr/
  • Rhymes: -ɛvndɛr

Noun

cefnder m (plural cefndryd or cefndyr, feminine cyfnither)

  1. (male) first cousin, cousin-german

Mutation

Mutated forms of cefnder
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnder gefnder nghefnder chefnder

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), “cefnder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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