pendefig

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh pendeuic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛnˈdɛvɪɡ/

Noun

pendefig m (plural pendefigion, feminine pendefiges)

  1. chief, leader
    Synonym: pennaeth
  2. king
    Synonym: brenin
  3. prince
    Synonym: tywysog
  4. nobleman, patrician
    Synonyms: uchelwr, bonheddwr

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of pendefig
radical soft nasal aspirate
pendefig bendefig mhendefig phendefig

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