gostegu

Welsh

Etymology

gosteg (“silence”) +‎ -u.

Verb

gostegu (first-person singular present gostegaf)

  1. to quieten, to become quiet
    Synonym: tewi
  2. to silence
    Synonyms: distewi, rhoi taw ar (literally “to put silence on”)
  3. to subdue
    Synonyms: atal, llethu, darostwng

Further reading

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