clymu godre'r cymylau

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, to knot the edge of the clouds.

Verb

clymu godre'r cymylau (first-person singular present clymaf godre'r cymylau)

  1. (idiomatic) to stop the rain

Further reading

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