syberw

Middle Welsh

Etymology

Derived from Latin superbus.

Noun

syberw (m)

  1. refined

Descendants

  • Welsh: syber, syberw (refined)

Further reading

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

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh syberw, from Latin superbus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsəbɛru/, /ˈsəbɛr/

Noun

syberw m (uncountable, not mutable)

  1. archaic form of syber (refined, genteel)

Derived terms

Further reading

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