hirfaith

Welsh

Etymology

From hir (“long”) + maith (“long”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɪrvai̯θ/
• Rhymes: -ɪrvai̯θ

Adjective

hirfaith (feminine singular hirfaith, plural hirfeithion, equative hirfaithed, comparative hirfaithach, superlative hirfaithaf, not mutable)

1. long, prolonged
2. long-winded, prolix, tedious

Synonyms

• hir
• maith

Mutation

Mutated forms of hirfaith

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
hirfaith	unchanged	unchanged	unchanged

References

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