pabydd

Welsh

Etymology

From pab (“pope”) +‎ -ydd.

Pronunciation

Noun

pabydd m (plural pabyddion)

  1. (sometimes derogatory) Roman Catholic, papist
    Synonym: (neutral) Catholig

Derived terms

Usage notes

The most neutral term for a Roman Catholic is Catholig, however the term pabydd is not as derogatory as English papist, sometimes being used by Welsh-speaking Roman Catholics.

Mutation

Mutated forms of pabydd
radical soft nasal aspirate
pabydd babydd mhabydd phabydd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “pabydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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