Henfyd

See also: Hen Fyd

Welsh

Etymology

From hen (“ancient”) +‎ byd (“world”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

yr Henfyd m

  1. (history) the Ancient World, Antiquity

Usage notes

Not to be confused with yr Hen Fyd (“the (geographic) Old World”).

Mutation

Mutated forms of Henfyd
radical soft nasal aspirate
Henfyd unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

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