sownd

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowing from Early Modern English sound.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sou̯nd/

Adjective

sownd (feminine singular sownd, plural sownd, equative cyn sownd, comparative mwy sownd, superlative mwyaf sownd, not mutable)

  1. sound, firm, solid
  2. stuck, fast
  3. secure, safe, (financially) sound
  4. (morally) sound, honest

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