gwiriondeb

Welsh

Etymology

gwirion (“silly”) +‎ -deb.

Pronunciation

Noun

gwiriondeb m (usually uncountable, plural gwiriondebau)

  1. foolihsness, silliness
    Synonyms: ffolineb, ynfydrwydd, dwli
  2. innocence, simplicity
    Synonyms: diniweidrwydd, symlrwydd, purdeb

Further reading

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