ffawd

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh ffawt, from Proto-Brythonic *fọd, from Latin fātum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fau̯d/
  • Rhymes: -au̯d

Noun

ffawd f (plural ffodion, not mutable)

  1. fate, fortune
    Synonyms: tynged, sorth

Derived terms

  • anffawd (“misfortune”)
  • ffodio (“to prosper, increase”)
  • ffodus (“fortunate, lucky”)
  • Olwyn Ffawd (“Wheel of Fortune”)

Further reading

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