merf

Welsh

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛrv/

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Adjective

merf (feminine singular merf, plural merf, equative merfed, comparative merfach, superlative merfaf)

1. insipid, tasteless

   Synonyms: merfaidd, diflas

2. weak

   Synonyms: gwan, llesg, di-rym

3. (figurative) lifeless, useless

   Synonyms: difywyd, di-les

Derived terms

• merfaidd (“insipid”)
• merbwll, merddwr, merllyn (“stagnant pond, still water”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of merf

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
merf	ferf	unchanged	unchanged

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

Etymology 2

Noun

merf

1. nasal mutation of berf

Mutation

Mutated forms of berf

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
berf	ferf	merf	unchanged

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

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “merf”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “merf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies