pedrain

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh pedrein. Likely contains an element related to pedwar (“four”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛdrai̯n/

Noun

pedrain f (plural pedreiniau or pedreinau)

1. hindquarter, croup, crupper

   Synonyms: crwper, ffolen, bontin

Mutation

Mutated forms of pedrain

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
pedrain	bedrain	mhedrain	phedrain

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