mynwes

Welsh

Alternative forms

• bynwes, monwes

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmənwɛs/

Noun

mynwes f (plural mynwesau)

1. breast, bosom

   Synonyms: brest, bron

   • c. 1800, anonymous author, Suo Gân:

     Huna, blentyn, yn fy mynwes

     Sleep, child, on my breast

Mutation

Mutated forms of mynwes

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
mynwes	fynwes	unchanged	unchanged

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

Further reading

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