ystryw

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • stryw

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh ystryw, from Latin struō (“I pile up”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ystryw m or f (plural ystrywiau)

  1. trick, deception
    Synonyms: tric, dichell
  2. cunning, deceit
    Synonyms: cyfrwys, cynllwyn, cyfrwystra

References

Mutated forms of ystryw
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ystryw unchanged unchanged hystryw

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

References

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