affliw

Welsh

Etymology

Possibly related to affaith (“shred, trace, nothing at all”) and arlliw (“shade, nuance, shred, trace”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaflɪu̯/

Noun

affliw m (uncountable)

1. shred, trace, particle

   Synonyms: gronyn, mymryn, tipyn

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
affliw	unchanged	unchanged	haffliw
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), “affliw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies