Siôn Cwsg

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “John Sleep”

Proper noun

Siôn Cwsg m (not mutable)

1. the sandman

   Synonym: Huwcyn

2. sleepiness

   Synonym: cysgadrwydd

Related terms

• Siôn Barrug (“Jack Frost”)

Further reading

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