ffurf

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh ffuruf, ffuryf, from Proto-Brythonic *fʉrβ̃, from Latin fōrma.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /fɨ̞rv/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /fɪrv/

Noun

ffurf f (plural ffurfiau, not mutable)

1. form, shape

   Synonyms: llun, rhith, siâp

2. fashion, manner, way

   Synonyms: llun, modd, gwedd

3. appearance, likeness

   Synonym: rhith

4. formula, order, plan

Derived terms

• anffurf
• ffurfdroad (“inflection”)
• ffurfiad
• ffurfio (“to form”)
• ffurfiol (“formal”)
• ffurflen (“form, document”)

 

Further reading

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