mam fedydd

Welsh

Etymology

From mam (“mother”) +‎ bedydd (“baptism”).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌmaːm ˈvɛdɨ̞ð/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌmaːm ˈveːdɪð/, /ˌmaːm ˈvɛdɪð/

Noun

mam fedydd f (plural mamau fedydd, masculine tad bedydd)

  1. godmother
    Synonym: alltrawes

Mutation

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