ystum

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Old English

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Noun

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ȳstum

  1. dative plural of ȳst

Welsh

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Etymology

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From Proto-Celtic *(s)touxsman (bend, arch, curve). Cognate with Irish tuaim (tumulus).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ystum m or f (plural ystumiau)

  1. gesture, posture, pose
    Synonyms: amnaid, arwydd, osgo
  2. form, shape
  3. turning, curve, meander
    Synonyms: osgo, tro
  4. (in the plural) grimace

Derived terms

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Further reading

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