blaeneuwr

Welsh

Etymology

From blaenau (“plural of blaen”) +‎ -wr.

Noun

blaeneuwr m (plural blaeneuwyr, feminine blaeneuwraig)

  1. An inhabitant of an upland area, particularly the uplands of Glamorganshire; highlander, uplander.

Further reading

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