difrïo

Welsh

Etymology

di-fri (“dishonour, indignity”) +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪˈvriːɔ/

Adjective

difrïo (feminine singular difrïo, plural difrïo, equative mor ddifrïo, comparative mwy difrïo, superlative mwyaf difrïo)

  1. to revile, to disparage
    Synonyms: dilorni, difenwi, goganu
  2. to disgrace, to dishonour
    Synonyms: dianrhydeddu, diraddio, sarhau

Derived terms

Further reading

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