cyn codi cŵn Caer

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, before the dogs of Chester get up.

Prepositional phrase

cyn codi cŵn Caer

  1. (idiomatic) 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