mainc

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh bainc, from Old English benċ.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mai̯ŋk/
  • Rhymes: -ai̯ŋk

Noun

mainc f (plural meinciau)

  1. bench
    Synonym: ffwrwm

Hypernyms

Derived terms
  • meinciwr m (“back-bencher”)
  • meincnod m (“benchmark”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
mainc fainc unchanged unchanged
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), “mainc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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