trefgordd

English

Etymology

From Welsh trefgordd.

Noun

trefgordd (plural trefgordds)

  1. (historical) A communal settlement in mediaeval Wales including a communal cattle pasture and smithy.

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From tref (“town”) +‎ cordd (“tribe, clan”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɛvɡɔrð/

Noun

trefgordd f (plural trefgorddau or trefgyrdd)

  1. (historical) trefgordd

Mutation

Mutated forms of trefgordd
radical soft nasal aspirate
trefgordd drefgordd nhrefgordd threfgordd

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

References

  • A. Wade-Evans. Welsh Medieval Law.
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “trefgordd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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