tystlythyr
Welsh
Etymology
From tyst (“witness”) + llythyr (“letter”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /təsdˈləθɨ̞r/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /təsdˈləθɪr/
Noun
tystlythyr m (plural tystlythyrau)
- reference, testimonial, letter of recommendation
- Synonym: geirda
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| tystlythyr | dystlythyr | nhystlythyr | thystlythyr |
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), “tystlythyr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies