coblyn

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English goblin.

Pronunciation

Noun

coblyn m (plural coblyniaid or coblynnod)

  1. goblin, sprite, imp
    Synonyms: ellyll, bwgan, drychiolaeth
  2. swift (Apodidae spp.)

Mutation

Mutated forms of coblyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
coblyn goblyn nghoblyn choblyn

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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