ceubal

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh keubal (whence English coble), from Proto-Brythonic *kaubul, from Latin caupulus (a kind of small boat).

Pronunciation

Noun

ceubal m (plural ceubalau)

  1. boat, ferry-boat

Derived terms

  • ceubalfa (a ferry-crossing; place where ferries land or depart)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
ceubal geubal ngheubal cheubal
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), “ceubal”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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