hyrddyn

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Welsh

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Etymology

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hwrdd (“ram, male sheep”) +‎ -yn

Noun

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hyrddyn m (plural hyrddod or hyrddiaid, not mutable)

  1. diminutive of hwrdd (“ram, male sheep”)
    1. (figurative) small man
  2. mullet (Mugil and Mullus)
  3. beardfish (Polymixia)
    Synonym: barfbysg

References

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