ceidwad

Welsh

Etymology

cadw +‎ -ad

Pronunciation
  • (cy) IPA(key): /ˈkei̯dwad/

Noun

ceidwad m (plural ceidwaid)

  1. keeper, guardian
    Synonym: gwarcheidwad
  2. saviour

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
ceidwad geidwad ngheidwad cheidwad
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), “ceidwad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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