cangell

Welsh

Etymology 1

Inherited from Middle Welsh cagell, from Late Latin cancellus.

Noun

cangell f (plural canghellau or canghelloedd)

1. (architecture, Christianity) chancel

   Synonyms: cafell, cysegr, côr

Etymology 2

cainc (“branch”) +‎ -ell.

Noun

cangell f

1. strait, channel

   Synonyms: culfor, sianel

Mutation

Mutated forms of cangell

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cangell	gangell	nghangell	changell

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