uwtffon

Welsh

Alternative forms

• uwdffon, wtffon

Etymology

From uwd (“porridge”) +‎ ffon (“stick, lance”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɨ̞u̯tfɔn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɪu̯tfɔn/
• Rhymes: -ɨ̞u̯tfɔn

Noun

uwtffon f (plural iytffyn)

1. spurtle, porridge stirrer, spatula

   Synonyms: mopren, ysbodol, sbatwla

2. ladle

   Synonym: lletwad

Further reading

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