cysur

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kyssur, from Latin cōnsōlor, with expected final l changed to r possibly in dissimulation from cysul (“counsel”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cysur m (plural cysuron or cysurau)

  1. consolation, comfort, solace
    Synonyms: diddanwch, esmwythdra, cyfforddusrwydd
  2. courage, spirit, cheer
    Synonyms: gwroldeb, calondid, arial, llawenydd

Derived terms

  • cymryd cysur (“to take comfort”)
  • cysuro (“to comfort”)
  • cysurus (“comfortable”)
  • gwobr cysur (“consolation prize”)
  • rhoi cysur (i) (“to give comfort (to)”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cysur
radical soft nasal aspirate
cysur gysur nghysur chysur

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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