gewai

Welsh

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰew-. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɛu̯ai̯/

Noun

gewai m (plural geweiod)

  1. glutton
    Synonyms: bolgi, bolerwr

Mutation

Mutated forms of gewai
radical soft nasal aspirate
gewai ewai ngewai unchanged

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), “gewai”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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