cwplws

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English couple(s), cupple(s).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkʊplʊs/

Noun

cwplws m (plural cyplysau)

  1. coupling, brace (device used to join two things together)

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwplws gwplws nghwplws chwplws
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), “cwplws”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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