codi cyn cŵn Caer

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “to get up before the dogs of Chester”.

Verb

codi cyn cŵn Caer (first-person singular present codaf cyn cŵn Caer)

  1. (idiomatic) to get up at the crack of dawn

References

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