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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh bendith, from Proto-Brythonic *bendiθ (whence also Middle Cornish bennath, benneth; modern Cornish bednath; Middle Breton bennoz, bennoez; modern Breton bennoz), from Insular Proto-Celtic *bendixtyū (whence Old Irish bendacht), from Latin benedictiō.
Pronunciation
Noun
bendith m or f (plural bendithion or bendithiau)
- blessing (pronouncement invoking divine aid)
- blessing (divine or supernatural aid and reward)
- blessedness, bliss
- grace (prayer before or after a meal)
- praise, thanks
Derived terms
Mutation
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), “bendith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies