uwdfys

Welsh

Alternative forms

bys yr uwd

Etymology

From uwd (“porridge”) +‎ bys (“finger”).

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɨ̞u̯dvɨ̞s/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈɪu̯dvɪs/

Noun

uwdfys m (plural uwdfysedd)

(anatomy) index finger, forefinger
Synonyms: mynegfys, bys blaen, bys yr uwd

Mutation

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Further reading

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

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