herciog

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • hercog

Etymology

From herc (“hop”) +‎ -iog.

Pronunciation

Adjective

herciog (feminine singular herciog, plural herciog, equative mor herciog, comparative mwy herciog, superlative mwyaf herciog, not mutable)

  1. limping, limpy, jolty
    Synonym: cloff
  2. clumsy
    Synonyms: afrosgo, trwsgl

Further reading

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