Ynyt

Middle Welsh

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin initium. Cf. Old Irish init.

Proper noun

Ynyt (m)

  1. (Christianity) Shrove Tuesday, Shrovetide

Descendants

  • Welsh: Ynyd

Further reading

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