dygyfor

Welsh

Etymology

From dy- +‎ cyfor (“surge”).

Pronunciation

Noun

dygyfor m (uncountable)

  1. swell, surge
    Synonyms: ymchwydd, gwaneg
  2. stir, commotion
    Synonyms: cyffro, berw, helynt, terfysg, cythrwfl

Verb

dygyfor (first-person singular present dygyforaf)

  1. to surge
    Synonym: ymchwyddo
  2. to make a commotion, to cause a disturbance
    Synonyms: cyffroi, terfysgu
  3. to agitate, to rise up (in revolt)
    Synonym: cynhyrfu

Alternative forms

  • dygyfori, dygyforio

Further reading

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