noddwr

Welsh

Etymology

From noddi (to sponsor) +‎ -wr

Pronunciation

Noun

noddwr m (plural noddwyr, not mutable)

  1. patron, sponsor, supporter

Further reading

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