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twll

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From Middle Welsh twll, from Proto-Celtic *tullom, *tullos (hole), probably from Proto-Indo-European *(s)tewk- (to push, hit). Cognate with Irish toll (hole).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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twll m (plural tyllau)

  1. hole
  2. burrow
  3. mineshaft
  4. puncture, hole, leak
  5. (golf) cup

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Mutated forms of twll
radical soft nasal aspirate
twll dwll nhwll thwll

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

References

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