Huwcyn

Welsh

Etymology

Huw (“Hugh”) +‎ -cyn (diminutive suffix)

Proper noun

Huwcyn m (not mutable)

  1. the sandman
    Synonym: Siôn Cwsg
  2. sleepiness
    Synonym: cysgadrwydd
  3. (fishing) priest, killer, knocker
    Synonyms: ciler, cnocer

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “Huwcyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Huwcyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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