rhith

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *rriθ, from Proto-Celtic *ɸrixtus, from Proto-Indo-European *prep-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /r̥iːθ/
  • Rhymes: -iːθ

Noun

rhith m (plural rhithiau)

  1. form, guise
    Synonyms: ffurf, llun, siâp
  2. disguise, illusion

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of rhith
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhith rith unchanged unchanged

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