rheg

Welsh

Etymology

From the verb rhegi (“to curse”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /r̥eːɡ/

Noun

rheg f (plural rhegion or rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword
  2. imprecation

Usage notes

The plural rhegion is little used, rhegfeydd being used in its place.

Derived terms

Mutation

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