gwithyas

Cornish

Etymology

From gwitha (“to guard”) +‎ -yas.

Noun

gwithyas m (plural gwithysi)

  1. guard, guardian

Coordinate terms

  • gwithyades f (“guard, guardian”)

Derived terms

  • gwithyas bewnans, gwithyas-sawya (“lifeguard”)
  • gwithyas diogeledh (“security guard”)
  • gwithyas gol (“goalkeeper”)
  • gwithyas kres (“policeman”)
  • gwithyas milva (“zookeeper”)

Mutation

Mutation of gwithyas
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
gwithyas withyas unchanged kwithyas hwithyas withyas

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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