cwest

Welsh

Etymology

From English quest.

Pronunciation

Noun

cwest m (plural cwestau)

  1. inquest
    • 2015 July 14, BBC Cymru Fyw:
      Mae disgwyl dyfarniad ddydd Mawrth gan y crwner yn y cwest i farwolaethau tri milwr yn ystod ymarferiad SAS ar Fannau Brycheiniog.
      A verdict is expected on Tuesday by the coroner in the inquest into the death of three soldiers during an SAS exercise on the Brecon Beacons.
    Synonym: trengholiad

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
cwest gwest nghwest chwest
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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