Ffordd Laethwen

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From y (the) +‎ ffordd (road, way) +‎ llaethwyn (milky-white), "the milky-white way".

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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y Ffordd Laethwen f

  1. (literary) the Milky Way
    Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Wen, Gwregys Llaethol, Heol y Gwynt, hynt San Ialm, Llwybr Llaethog, Llwybr y Gwynt

References

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