bedydd

Welsh

Etymology

From Late Latin baptidio (“baptism”).

Pronunciation

Noun

bedydd m (plural bedyddiau or bedyddau)

  1. (Christianity) baptism

Derived terms

  • mab bedydd (“godson”)
  • mam fedydd (“godmother”)
  • merch fedydd (“goddaughter”)
  • tad bedydd (“godfather”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bedydd fedydd medydd unchanged
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), “bedydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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