cildwrn

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • cil-dwrn

Etymology

cil (“corner”) +‎ dwrn (“fist”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪldʊrn/

Noun

cildwrn m (plural cildyrnau)

  1. half-closed hollow of hand, lower side of fist
  2. (figuratively) tip, gratuity, bribe
    Synonym: llwgrwobr

Mutation

Mutated forms of cildwrn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cildwrn gildwrn nghildwrn childwrn

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

Further reading

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