rhosb

Welsh

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /r̥ɔsb/, [r̥ɔsp]

Noun

rhosb m or f (plural rhosbau)

1. prank, trick, joke

   Synonyms: pranc, cast, tric, cellwair, jôc, mympwy

2. (games) crambo

Derived terms

• rhosbwr (“rhymester”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
rhosb	rosb	unchanged	unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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