clodwiw

Welsh

Etymology

From clod (“praise”) +‎ gwiw (“worthy, fit”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɔdwɪu̯/

Adjective

clodwiw (feminine singular clodwiw, plural clodwiw, equative mor glodwiw, comparative mwy clodwiw, superlative mwyaf clodwiw)

  1. praiseworthy, commendable
    Synonym: canmoladwy

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
clodwiw glodwiw nghlodwiw chlodwiw
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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