cilwg

Welsh
FWOTD – 26 February 2016

Etymology

From cil (“back; corner”) +‎ gwg (“scowl”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cilwg m (plural cilygon)

  1. frown, scowl, suspicious or threatening look
  2. hatred, ill will, sullenness

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilwg gilwg nghilwg chilwg
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), “cilwg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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