dalghen

Cornish

Etymology

From Old Cornish dalhen, from Proto-Brythonic *dalɣ-, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *delgeti (“to hold”). Cognate with Breton dalc'hen and Welsh dal, dala (“to hold”).

Noun

dalghen f (plural dalghennow)

  1. grasp, grip, hold
  2. (sports) tackle

Derived terms

  • dalghenna (“grasp, grip”, verb)
  • dalghennans (“suspension”)
  • dalghennas (“arrest”)
  • dalghennell (“grip”, noun)
  • dalghennus (“gripping, interesting”)

Mutation

Mutation of dalghen
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
dalghen dhalghen unchanged talghen talghen talghen

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

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