plethwaith

Welsh

Etymology

From pleth (“plait, braid”) +‎ gwaith (“work”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈplɛθwai̯θ/

Noun

plethwaith m (plural plethweithiau)

  1. wattle, wattlework
    Synonym: bangorwaith

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
plethwaith blethwaith mhlethwaith phlethwaith
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), “plethwaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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