pechod

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh pechawt, from Proto-Brythonic *pexọd, a borrowing from Latin peccātum (“sin”), from peccō (“I offend, sin”). Cognate with Cornish pegh, Breton pec'hed.

Pronunciation

Noun

pechod m (plural pechodau)

  1. (theology) sin, iniquity, sinfulness, wickedness
  2. offence, transgression, wrong
    Synonyms: camwedd, tramgwydd
  3. pity

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pechod bechod mhechod phechod
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), “pechod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.