henuriad

Welsh

Etymology

From hen (“old”) +‎ uriad (“elder”).

Pronunciation

Noun

henuriad m (plural henuriaid, not mutable)

  1. elder, leader
  2. (Protestantism) elder, presbyter, deacon
    Synonyms: blaenor, diacon
  3. alderman
    Synonym: henadur

Derived terms

  • Henuriadaeth (“Presbyterianism”)
  • Henuriadaidd (“Presbyterian”, adjective)

Further reading

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