cefnder

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From ceifn (cousin, kinsman)derw (true) (compare Cornish kanderu, Breton kenderf, Old Irish der(b)bráthair).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cefnder m (plural cefndryd or cefndyr, feminine cyfnither)

  1. (male) first cousin, cousin-german

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnder gefnder nghefnder chefnder
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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