colofn

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Welsh colouen, from Proto-Brythonic *koloβ̃n, from Latin columna, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kelH- (to rise, to be tall). Doublet of celfi (furniture)

Pronunciation

Noun

colofn m or f (plural colofnau)

  1. column
  2. pillar, post
  3. (figurative) something which supports
  4. (bardic poetry) fundamental or principal meter

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
colofn golofn ngholofn cholofn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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