llofft

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English loft, from Old Norse lopt (“upper chamber, attic, region of sky, air”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɬɔfd/, [ɬɔft]
  • Rhymes: -ɔfd

Noun

llofft f (plural llofftydd or lloffti)

  1. loft
    Synonyms: atig, taflod
  2. (North Wales) bedroom
    Synonyms: atig, taflod

Derived terms

  • clerestory
  • lan llofft (“upstairs”)
  • organ loft

Mutation

Mutated forms of llofft
radical soft nasal aspirate
llofft lofft unchanged 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), “llofft”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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