hirfaith

Welsh

Etymology

From hir (“long”) +‎ maith (“long”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪrvai̯θ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪrvai̯θ

Adjective

hirfaith (feminine singular hirfaith, plural hirfeithion, equative mor hirfaith, comparative mwy hirfaith, superlative mwyaf hirfaith, not mutable)

  1. long, prolonged
    Synonyms: hir, maith, eang
  2. long-winded, prolix, tedious
    Synonyms: amleirog, gorfaith, blinderus

Mutation

Mutated forms of hirfaith
radical soft nasal aspirate
hirfaith unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

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