siarp
Romansch
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin serpe, serpes, from Latin serpēns.
Noun
siarp f (plural siarps)
Synonyms
Welsh
Etymology
Pronunciation
Adjective
siarp (feminine singular siarp, plural siarp, equative siarped, comparative siarpach, superlative siarpaf, not mutable)
- sharp
- sudden, quick
- bright, clear (of light)
- sharp, piercing, shrill (of sound)
- sharp, clever, astute
- sour, tart, piquant
- (music) sharp
Further reading
- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “siarp”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “siarp”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies