canolwr

Welsh

Etymology

From canol (middle, centre) + -wr (-er).

Pronunciation

Noun

canolwr m (plural canolwyr)

  1. mediator, intermediary, intercessor
  2. middleman
  3. umpire, referee
  4. (sports) centre

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
canolwr ganolwr nghanolwr chanolwr
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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