ffiolaid

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh fioleit. By surface analysis, ffiol (“phial, vial”) +‎ -aid.

Noun

ffiolaid f (plural ffioleidiau, not mutable)

  1. vialful, cupful
  2. bowlful
    Synonyms: cwpanaid, dysglaid

Further reading

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