diystyrllyd

Welsh

Etymology

diystyr (“meaningless”) +‎ -llyd.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /diːəsˈdərɬɨ̞d/, [diːəsˈtərɬɨ̞d]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /diːəsˈdərɬɪd/, [diːəsˈtərɬɪd]

Adjective

diystyrllyd (feminine singular diystyrllyd, plural diystyrllyd, equative mor ddiystyrllyd, comparative mwy diystyrllyd, superlative mwyaf diystyrllyd)

  1. contemptuous, disdainful
    Synonyms: diystyriol, dirmygus, diwyneb
  2. contemptible, deplorable
    Synonyms: cywilyddus, alaethus

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “diystyrllyd”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “diystyrllyd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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