cnaf

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh cnaf, from Middle English knave.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /knaːv/

Noun

cnaf m (plural cnafiaid, feminine cnafes, diminutive cnafyn)

1. knave, rogue, scoundrel

   Synonyms: dihiryn, taeog

2. (card games, obsolete) knave, jack

   Synonyms: jac, milwr

Mutation

Mutated forms of cnaf

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cnaf	gnaf	nghnaf	chnaf

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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