gwadn

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Celtic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaːdn̥/

Noun

gwadn m or f (plural gwadnau)

  1. sole
  2. tread (of a tyre)
  3. sharebeam (of a plough)
  4. (figurative) foundation, basis

Derived terms

  • gwadnu (“sole”, verb)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwadn
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwadn wadn ngwadn unchanged

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

Further reading

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