dienyddle

Welsh

Etymology

From dihenydd (“execution”) +‎ lle (“place”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌdiːɛˈnəðlɛ/

Noun

dienyddle m (plural dienyddleoedd)

  1. place of execution
    Synonym: dienyddfa
  2. scaffold, gallows
    Synonyms: sgaffald, esgynlawr, crocbren

Mutation

Mutated forms of dienyddle
radical soft nasal aspirate
dienyddle ddienyddle nienyddle unchanged

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

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “dienyddle”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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