croesair

Welsh

Etymology

From croes (cross) + gair (word).

Pronunciation

Noun

croesair m (plural croesairiau)

  1. cross word; paradox
  2. (games, puzzles) crossword

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
croesair groesair nghroesair chroesair
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

  • croesair”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, 2014
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