uwdfys

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Welsh

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From uwd (porridge) +‎ bys (finger).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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uwdfys m (plural uwdfysedd)

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

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
uwdfys unchanged unchanged huwdfys
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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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