gofal

== Welsh == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle Welsh goval. Formed from go- with the same second element as dyfal (“diligent”), possibly from malu (“to grind”) in a figurative sense. === Pronunciation === (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡɔval/ (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡoːval/, /ˈɡɔval/ Rhymes: -ɔval === Noun === gofal m (plural gofalon) care charge anxiety precaution ==== Derived terms ==== === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “gofal”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “gofal”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies