canwr

Welsh

Etymology

From canu (“to sing”) +‎ -wr (agent suffix).

Pronunciation

Noun

canwr m (plural canwyr)

  1. (male) singer
    Synonym: cantor

Coordinate terms
  • (sex): cantores f (“(female) singer”)
  • cân f (“song”)
  • canu (“to sing”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
canwr ganwr nghanwr chanwr
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), “canwr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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