Arthes Leiaf

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “the Least She-bear”.

Proper noun

yr Arthes Leiaf f

1. Ursa Minor, the Little Bear

Synonyms

• Arth Fach
• Arth Fechan
• Arthes Leiaf
• Haeddel Fach
• Ronell y Ci
• Seren Begynol
• Seren Begynol y Gogledd
• Seren y Morwyr

Related terms

• Arth Fawr (“Ursa Major, the Great Bear”)

Further reading

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