cynhorthwy

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • canhorthwy

Etymology

From cynnh- + gor- + twy.

Pronunciation

Noun

cynhorthwy m (plural cynhorthwyau or cynhorthwyon or cynhorthwyoedd)

  1. (formal) assistance, help, aid, succour, relief
    Synonyms: cymorth, help
  2. (formal) support
    Synonym: cefnogaeth
  3. (formal) helper
    Synonyms: cynorthwyydd, helpwr
  4. (formal) supporter
    Synonym: cefnogwr
  5. (dated) subscriber
    Synonym: tanysgrifiwr

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynhorthwy gynhorthwy nghynhorthwy chynhorthwy
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), “cynhorthwy, canhorthwy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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