diffeithdir

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From diffaith (desolate, barren) +‎ tir (land).[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɪˈfei̯θdɪr/, [dɪˈfei̯θtɪr]

Noun

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diffeithdir m (plural diffeithdiroedd)

  1. desert, wasteland
    Synonyms: anialwch, anialdir

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
diffeithdir ddiffeithdir niffeithdir unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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