cynildeb

Welsh

Etymology

From cynnil (“frugal, thrifty”) +‎ -deb (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cynildeb m (uncountable)

  1. thrift, frugality
    Synonyms: cynilder, cynildra, darbodaeth
  2. stinginess
    Synonyms: crintachrwydd, cybydd-dod

Derived terms

  • gorgynildeb (“excessive thrift”)
  • cwd y cynildeb (“cheapskate”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynildeb
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynildeb gynildeb nghynildeb chynildeb

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