penfeddw

Welsh

Etymology

pen (“head”) +‎ meddw (“intoxicated”).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌpɛnˈmɛðu/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌpɛnˈveːðu/, /ˌpɛnˈvɛðu/
  • Rhymes: -eːðu

Adjective

penfeddw (feminine singular penfeddw, plural penfeddwon, equative mor benfeddw, comparative mwy penfeddw, superlative mwyaf penfeddw)

  1. lightheaded
    Synonyms: penysgafn, pensyfrdan, lledfeddw
  • penfeddwdod (“lightheadedness”)
  • penfeddwol (“intoxicating”)
  • penfeddal (“soft in the head, stupid”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of penfeddw
radical soft nasal aspirate
penfeddw benfeddw mhenfeddw phenfeddw

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “penfeddw”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “penfeddw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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