nawdd

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nau̯ð/
• Rhymes: -au̯ð

Noun

nawdd m or f (plural noddau or noddiau, not mutable)

1. protection, defence, sanctuary, refuge

   dan nawdd ― under the protection of

2. patronage, support, sponsorship

   Synonym: nawddogaeth

3. forgiveness, pardon

Derived terms

• adnodd (“resource”)
• nawddogaeth (“patronage, protection”)
• nawddsant (“patron saint”)
• noddfa (“refuge, sanctuary”)
• noddi (“patronise, sponsor”)
• noddwr (“patron, sponsor”)

Further reading

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