cyn codi cŵn Caer
Welsh
Etymology
Literally, “before the dogs of Chester get up”.
Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) at the crack of dawn
Related terms
- codi cyn cŵn Caer (verb)
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