hen ferch

See also: henferch

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “old girl”.

Noun

hen ferch f (plural hen ferched, not mutable)

  1. spinster, old maid
  2. (derogatory) big girl, big girl's blouse, sissy

Further reading

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