tulath

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh tulath. Analysable as tu (side) +‎ llath (staff, rod)

Pronunciation

Noun

tulath f (plural tulathau)

  1. beam, crossbeam
    Synonyms: trawst, trawslath
  2. purlin
  3. rafter
    Synonym: ceibr
  4. joist
    Synonyms: dist, croeslath

Mutation

Mutated forms of tulath
radical soft nasal aspirate
tulath dulath nhulath thulath

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