argae

== Welsh == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle Welsh argae. By surface analysis, ar- (“on”) +‎ cae (“enclosure”). === Pronunciation === (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈarɡaɨ̯/ (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈarɡai̯/ === Noun === argae m (plural argaeau) dam, barrage embankment, bulwark Synonyms: arglawdd, gwrthglawdd, rhagfur, atalfa (figurative) barrier, hindrance Synonyms: rhwystr, llestair weir Synonyms: cored, trosfa floodgate Synonyms: fflodiart, llifddor === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “argae”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “argae”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies