o ben i ben

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “from head to head”.

Prepositional phrase

o ben i ben

  1. by word of mouth, by hearsay
    Synonyms: ar lafar, ar air

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “o ben i ben”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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