Ynyd

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh Ynyt, ultimately from Latin initium. Cognate with Breton Ened and Irish Inid.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Ynyd m

  1. (Christianity) Shrove Tuesday, Shrovetide

Derived terms

  • dydd Mawrth Ynyd (“Shrove Tuesday”)
  • dydd Ynyd (“Shrove Tuesday”)
  • Sul Ynyd (“Shrove Sunday, Quinquagesima”)

Further reading

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