cyfranc

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • cyfrang

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kyvrang, from Proto-Brythonic *kuβ̃rank, from Proto-Celtic *komɸroankom. Analysable as cyf- +‎ rhang, a form of rhangu, rhyngu (“to please”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkəvraŋk/

Noun

cyfranc f or m (plural cyfrangau)

  1. tale, account, narrative, saga
    Synonyms: chwedl, hanes, stori, antur

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfranc
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfranc gyfranc nghyfranc chyfranc

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