henferch

See also: hen ferch

Welsh

Etymology

Univerbation of hen (“old”) +‎ merch (“girl”).

Noun

henferch f (plural henferched, not mutable)

  1. alternative form of hen ferch (“old maid”)

Further reading

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