genfa

Welsh

Alternative forms

• gwenfa

Etymology

From gên (“mouth”) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɛnva/

Noun

genfa f (plural genfâu or genfeydd)

1. an item of horse tack, namely:
   1. bit
   2. muzzle

      Synonyms: penrhwym, penwar, mwsel

   3. curb, curb bit

      Synonym: genffrwyn

2. (figurative) restraint

   Synonym: atalfa

Mutation

Mutated forms of genfa

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
genfa	enfa	ngenfa	unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “genfa”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “genfa”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies