heddwas

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Welsh

Etymology

hedd (peace) +‎ gwas (servant)

Pronunciation

Noun

heddwas m (plural heddweision, not mutable)

  1. policeman, police officer

Synonyms

References

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