cwpl

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English couple.

Pronunciation
  • (standard) IPA(key): /kʊpl/, [ˈkʰʊpʰl̩]
    • (colloquial) IPA(key): /ˈkʊpʊl/
  • Rhymes: -ʊpl

Noun

cwpl m (plural cyplau or cwplau or cwplon)

  1. a pair, couple
  2. a few, a number of
  3. a married or engaged couple
  4. yoke of oxen
  5. ewe and lamb

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwpl gwpl nghwpl chwpl
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), “cwpl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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