hwylbren croes

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, cross mast.

Noun

hwylbren croes m (plural hwylbrennau croes, not mutable)

  1. (nautical) sailyard

Further reading

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