bys blaen

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “front finger”.

Noun

bys blaen m (plural bysedd blaen)

  1. (anatomy) index finger, forefinger
    Synonyms: bys yr uwd, mynegfys, uwdfys

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bys blaen fys blaen mys blaen unchanged
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), “bys blaen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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