cynsail

Welsh

Etymology

cyn- (“pre-”) +‎ sail (“basis, foundation”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkənsai̯l/

Noun

cynsail f (plural cynseiliau)

1. precedent
2. premise

Derived terms

• digynsail (“unprecedented”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cynsail	gynsail	nghynsail	chynsail
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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