haniad

Welsh

Etymology

hanu (“to derive”) +‎ -iad

Pronunciation

Noun

haniad m (plural haniadau, not mutable)

  1. origin, descent, derivation
    Synonyms: tarddiad, hiliogaeth, hil, deilliad, disgyniad
  2. being, existence
    Synonym: bodolaeth

Further reading

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