cefnder

Welsh

Etymology

From ceifn (“cousin, kinsman”) +‎ derw (“true”) (compare Cornish kanderu, Breton kenderf, Old Irish der(b)bráthair).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛvndɛr/
  • Rhymes: -ɛvndɛr

Noun

cefnder m (plural cefndryd or cefndyr, feminine cyfnither)

  1. (male) first cousin, cousin-german

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnder gefnder nghefnder chefnder
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), “cefnder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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