enbyd

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh enbyd. By surface analysis, en- +‎ pyd (“danger”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

enbyd (feminine singular enbyd, plural enbyd, equative mor enbyd, comparative mwy enbyd, superlative mwyaf enbyd)

  1. dangerous, perilous, grievous
    Synonyms: enbydus, peryglus, danjerus
  2. risky, dire, fearful
    Synonym: arswydus

Derived terms

  • enbydus

Mutation

Mutated forms of enbyd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
enbyd unchanged unchanged henbyd

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