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Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *köwir, from Proto-Celtic *kowwīros (compare Old Irish cóir), from *kom + *wīros. Equivalent to cy- + gwir.
Pronunciation
Adjective
cywir (feminine singular cywir, plural cywirion, equative cywired, comparative cywirach, superlative cywiraf)
- correct, true, real, genuine
- sincere, honest, upright, fair
- exact, precise, accurate
- faithful, loyal, trustworthy
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Noun
cywir m or f by sense (plural cywiriaid)
- one who is loyal to a person (especially to a sovereign) or cause, staunch supporter, loyalist
- trustworthy person
- honest and upright person
Mutation
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cywir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies