cnocio

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English knock.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɔkjɔ/

Verb

cnocio (first-person singular present cnociaf)

  1. to knock, to tap
    Synonyms: tapio, bwrw
  2. to court
    Synonyms: canlyn, mercheta

Derived terms

  • cnocio sodlau (“to kick one's heels, to be idle”)
  • cnociwr (“knocker”)

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cnocio”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cnocio”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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