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di-lun

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See also: dilun and dílún

Welsh

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Etymology

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From di- (-less) +‎ llun (shape, form).

Pronunciation

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Particularly: “dîlin in SW”

Adjective

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di-lun (feminine singular di-lun, plural di-lun, equative mor ddi-lun, comparative mwy di-lun, superlative mwyaf di-lun)

  1. shapeless, formless
    Synonyms: di-ffurf, afluniaidd
  2. distorted, deformed
    Synonyms: dybryd, hagr
  3. awkward, clumsy
    Synonyms: trwsgl, lletchwith, anhyfedr
  4. slovenly, chaotic
    Synonyms: di-drefn, anniben aflêr

Mutation

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Mutated forms of di-lun
radical soft nasal aspirate
di-lun ddi-lun ni-lun unchanged

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

Further reading

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  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “di-lun”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “di-lun”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies