merchetaidd

Welsh

Etymology

merched (“girls”) +‎ -aidd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛrˈχɛtai̯ð/

Adjective

merchetaidd (feminine singular merchetaidd, plural merchetaidd, not comparable)

  1. girlish, effeminate
    Synonyms: gwreigaidd, anwrol, benywaidd

References

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