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rhwyf

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Welsh

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Etymology 1

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From Middle Welsh rwyf, from Proto-Brythonic *rruɨβ̃, from Latin rēmus.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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rhwyf f (plural rhwyfau)

  1. oar
Derived terms
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Mutation

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Mutated forms of rhwyf
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhwyf rwyf unchanged unchanged

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

Etymology 2

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From Proto-Celtic *ɸreimos.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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rhwyf m (plural rhwyfau)

  1. king, leader

Mutation

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Mutated forms of rhwyf
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhwyf rwyf 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

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