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See also: cyn, and cȳn

Welsh

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Etymology

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From Middle Welsh kyn, from Proto-Brythonic *kün, from Latin cuneus (wedge).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cŷn m (plural cynion)

  1. (North Wales) chisel

Synonyms

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Derived terms

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Mutation

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Mutated forms of cŷn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cŷn gŷn nghŷn chŷn

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

References

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