ymchwyddo

Welsh

Etymology

From ym- (“self-, auto-”) +‎ chwyddo (“to swell”).

Pronunciation

Verb

ymchwyddo (first-person singular present ymchwyddaf)

  1. to swell, to dilate
    Synonyms: chwyddo, ehangu, lledu, cynyddu
  2. to surge
    Synonym: dygyfor
  3. (figurative) to puff up with pride
    Synonym: ymddyrchafu

Further reading

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