gorchaifn

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

gor- +‎ caifn (“third cousin”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔrχai̯vn/, [ˈɡɔrχai̯vn̩]
  • Rhymes: -ɔrχai̯vn

Noun

gorchaifn m (plural gorcheifnaint)

  1. (obsolete) fourth cousin, relative or kinsman of the fifth degree

Mutation

Mutated forms of gorchaifn
radical soft nasal aspirate
gorchaifn orchaifn ngorchaifn unchanged

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