ysgubion

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • sgubion

Etymology

ysgubo (“to sweep”) +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /əsˈɡɨ̞bjɔn/, [əsˈkɨ̞bjɔn]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /əsˈɡɪbjɔn/, [əsˈkɪbjɔn]

Noun

ysgubion

  1. sweepings, scrapings, trash
    Synonyms: sbwriel, carthion, crafion
  2. (figurative) dregs, scum
    Synonyms: gwehilion, sorod

Further reading

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