cynnes

== Old English == === Noun === cynnes genitive singular of cynn == Welsh == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle Welsh kynnhes. By surface analysis, cyn- (“co-”) +‎ tes (“heat”). Compare the Gaulish name Contessus to reconstruct Proto-Celtic *kontexstos. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkənɛs/ Rhymes: -ənɛs === Adjective === cynnes (feminine singular cynnes, plural cynnes, equative cynhesed, comparative cynhesach, superlative cynhesaf) warm Synonym: twym (South Wales) pleasant ==== Derived terms ==== anghynnes (“cold, unfriendly”) === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cynnes”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “cynnes”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies