rhwysg

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh rwysc. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “etymology beyond Middle Welsh needed”)

Pronunciation

Noun

rhwysg m (plural rhwysgau)

  1. rush, hurry
    Synonyms: rhuthr, cyrch, hynt
    1. course
      Synonyms: cwrs, llwybr
    2. force, power, might
      Synonyms: nerth, grym
  2. authority, dominion, rule
    Synonyms: awdurdod, rheolaeth, arglwyddiaeth, dylanwad
    1. pageantry, majesty, splendour, pomp
      Synonyms: mawredd, urddas, gogoniant, ysblander, gwychder, rhodres
    2. pride, hubris
      Synonyms: balchder, rhyfyg
  3. license, latitude, excessive freedom
    Synonym: penrhyddid
  4. refuge, protection
    Synonyms: amddiffynfa, noddfa

Derived terms

  • rhwysg a rhodres (“pomp and circumstance”)

Further reading

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