neisied

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Borrowed from English nycette.

Noun

neisied f (plural neisiedi, not mutable)

  1. handkerchief
    Synonyms: cadach poced, hances, macyn, ffunen
  2. kerchief, headscarf
    Synonym: penllïain
  3. neckerchief, cravat
    Synonym: cadach gwddf

Etymology 2

Adjective

neisied

  1. equative of neis (“nice”)

Further reading

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