swcro

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • swcrio

Etymology

swcr (“succour”) +‎ -o

Pronunciation

Verb

swcro (first-person singular present swcraf, not mutable)

  1. to succour, to support, to cherish
    Synonyms: ymgeleddu, cynorthwyo, cefnogi, coleddu, llochesu, helpu
  2. to encourage, to cajole, to entice
    Synonyms: annog, cymell, denu, darbwyllo

Further reading

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