drygwynt

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh drycwynt. Analysable as drwg (“bad”) +‎ gwynt (“wind”).

Pronunciation

Noun

drygwynt m (uncountable)

  1. stink, stench
    Synonyms: drewdod, drycsawr

Further reading

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