ympryd

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh umpryt, a compound of un (“one”) + pryt (“time”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ympryd m (plural ymprydiau)

  1. fast (abstention from food)
  2. hunger strike
    Synonym: streic newyn

Derived terms

  • dydd ympryd (“fast day”)
  • tor ympryd (“fastbreaking”)
  • torri ympryd (“to break fast”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of ympryd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ympryd unchanged unchanged hympryd

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “ympryd”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “ympryd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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