nawdd

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Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Noun

nawdd m or f (plural noddau or noddiau, not mutable)

  1. protection, defence, sanctuary, refuge
    dan nawddunder the protection of
  2. patronage, support, sponsorship
    Synonym: nawddogaeth
  3. forgiveness, pardon

Derived terms

Related terms

  • noddi (patronise, sponsor)
  • noddwr (patron, sponsor)

Further reading

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