cysegrfa

Welsh

Etymology

cysegr (“holy”) +‎ -fa (“pace”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cysegrfa f (plural cysegrfeydd or cysegrfaoedd)

  1. (Christianity) sanctuary, sacrarium
    Synonym: cysegrfan
  2. (Christianity) sacristy, vestry
    Synonym: festri
  3. sanctuary, refuge, asylum
    Synonym: noddfa

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cysegrfa”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cysegrfa”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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