cyswllt

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh kysswllt, from Proto-Brythonic *kusulld, from Vulgar Latin *cōnsoldus, cōnsolidus; cf. Latin cōnsolidō.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkəsʊɬd/, [ˈkʰəsʊɬt]

Noun

cyswllt m (plural cysylltau or cysylltiau)

  1. connection, union, a joining or coupling together
  2. that which connects, copula, link
  3. junction (of roads, etc.), juncture, joint
  4. (anatomy) joint (of body), knuckle
  5. gap, space, interval
  6. (astronomy, astrology, grammar) conjunction

Derived terms
  • cysylltair m (“conjunction; compound word”)
  • cyswllt anghyffro (“fixture”)
  • cysylltnod m (“hyphen”)

Adjective

cyswllt (feminine singular cyswllt, plural cyswllt, not comparable)

  1. united, connected, joined, compact
  2. connecting

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
cyswllt gyswllt nghyswllt chyswllt
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–present), “cyswllt”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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