hogyn

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English hogg (“young sheep, hogget”) + -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

hogyn m (plural hogiau, not mutable)

  1. (North Wales) boy, lad
    Synonym: bachgen

Coordinate terms

  • (gender): hogan (“girl”)

References

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