cywir

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *köwir, from Proto-Celtic *kouwīros (compare Old Irish cóir), from *kom- + *wīros. Equivalent to cy- +‎ gwir.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkəwɪr/
• Rhymes: -əwɪr

Adjective

cywir (feminine singular cywir, plural cywirion, equative cywired, comparative cywirach, superlative cywiraf)

1. correct, true, real, genuine
2. sincere, honest, upright, fair
3. exact, precise, accurate
4. faithful, loyal, trustworthy

Noun

cywir m or f by sense (plural cywiriaid)

1. one who is loyal to a person (especially to a sovereign) or cause, staunch supporter, loyalist
2. trustworthy person
3. honest and upright person

Mutation

References

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