Do You Know the words of Crwth and Cwtch?

Crwth, an ancient Celtic instrument

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It is believed that at least two words with 5 letters have no vowels:

- Crwth

- Cwtch

Crwth is spelled “crouth,” in which “w” is changed or pronounced to vowels of “ou.” It was stringed music instrument resembles to “violin.”

The instrument was invented about 11^th century, then modified in 13^th century. It was played through 1800’s. However, in modern time, some parts of England still use “crwth” word to refer to “violin.”

Then, the word “cwtch” is pronounced “kutch.” In this case, “c” read as “k” and “w” as “u.” The word associates with some meaning:

- cuddle

- huge

- a shed

- cubbyhole

- cupboard

- tiny space for safety

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