cildwrn

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ dwrn (“fist”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪldʊrn/

Noun

cildwrn m (plural cildyrnau)

1. half-closed hollow of hand, lower side of fist
2. (figuratively) tip, gratuity, bribe

Synonyms

1. llwgrwobr (bribe)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cildwrn

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cildwrn	gildwrn	nghildwrn	childwrn

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

References

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