cywes

Welsh

Etymology

cy- (“co-, con-”) +‎ *gwes,[1] as in anwes (“caress”), lloches (“shelter, refuge”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkəwɛs/

Noun

cywes m (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) retreat, abode, shelter
    Synonyms: lloches, noddfa, nodded, trigfan
  2. (archaic) hiding place
    Synonym: cuddfa
  3. (archaic, figurative) the grave
    Synonym: bedd

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cywes gywes nghywes chywes
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cywes”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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