chwyddleisydd

Welsh

Etymology

chwyddo (“to swell”) +‎ llais (“voice”) +‎ -ydd.

Noun

chwyddleisydd m (plural chwyddleisyddion, not mutable)

  1. loudhailer, megaphone
    Synonyms: megaffon, corn siarad
  2. amplifier
    Synonym: mwyhadur

Further reading

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