o ris i ris

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Welsh

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Etymology

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Literally “from stair to stair”.

Noun

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o ris i ris

  1. step by step
    Synonyms: yn raddol, yn gynyddol, cam a cham, o gam i gam, o glun i glun, o hwrdd i hwrdd, chwŷf na chwŷf, o radd i radd, wrth raddau, bob yn gam

References

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