torsyth

Welsh

Etymology

tor (“abdomen”) +‎ syth (“straight”)

Pronunciation

Adjective

torsyth (feminine singular torsyth, plural torsyth, equative mor dorsyth, comparative mwy torsyth, superlative mwyaf torsyth)

  1. cocky, swaggering, strutting
    Synonyms: talog, eofn, digywilydd

Further reading

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