pwca

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh pwca.

Noun

pwca (plural pwcas)

  1. A Welsh hobgoblin

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • pwci

Etymology

Ultimately from Old English pūca and cognate with puck. Cf. bwg, bygwl and bwci. Possibly also related to English bogey.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpʊka/

Noun

pwca m (plural pwcaod)

  1. bogey, sprite, goblin, gnome
    Synonyms: coblyn, ellyll, bwci

Mutation

Mutated forms of pwca
radical soft nasal aspirate
pwca bwca mhwca phwca

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