teclyn

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From tacl (tackle, gear) +‎ -yn.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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teclyn m

  1. singulative of tacl (tackle, gear)

Noun

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teclyn m (plural teclynnau)

  1. aid, tool, instrument, implement, gadget (any device or machine)
    Synonyms: offeryn, erfyn, tŵl
  2. appliance
    Synonym: dyfais
  3. remote control
  4. (derogatory) tool (obnoxious or uptight person)

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
teclyn declyn nheclyn theclyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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