goddaith

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *uɸo-dextos.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔðai̯θ/

Noun

goddaith f (plural goddeithiau)

  1. bonfire, big fire, laze
  2. (figuratively) blaze of colour, brighness, snow, sunburst
  3. (figuratively) zeal, flaming emotion

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
goddaith oddaith ngoddaith unchanged
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), “goddaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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