anwroldeb

Welsh

Etymology

From anwrol (“unmanly”) +‎ -deb (“-ness”) or an- (“un-”) +‎ gwroldeb (“manliness”).

Pronunciation

• (cy, standard, colloquial) IPA^(key): /anʊˈrɔldɛb/
  • (North Wales, colloquial) IPA^(key): /anʊˈrɔldab/

Noun

anwroldeb m (uncountable)

1. unmanliness, cowardice, valour

   Synonyms: anwrolder, llyfrdra

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “anwroldeb”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “anwroldeb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies