twryf

Middle Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *turv, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtur(ə)v/

Noun

twryf m or f (plural tyrveu or tyruein)

  1. disturbance, tumult, uproar
  2. mob, crowd, throng, multitude

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Welsh: twrf

Mutation

Mutated forms of twryf
radical soft nasal aspirate
twryf dwryf twryf / thwryf
pronounced with /n̥-/		 thwryf

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Middle 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), “twrf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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