bys yr uwd

Welsh

Alternative forms

• uwdfys

Etymology

Literally, “finger of the porridge”.

Noun

bys yr uwd m (plural bysedd yr uwd)

1. (anatomy) index finger, forefinger

   Synonyms: mynegfys, bys blaen, uwdfys

Mutation

Mutated forms of bys yr uwd

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
bys yr uwd	fys yr uwd	mys yr uwd	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), “bys yr uwd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies