prociad

Welsh

Etymology

From procio (“to poke”) +‎ -iad.

Noun

prociad m (plural prociadau)

  1. poke, jab, nudge
    Synonyms: proc, pwniad, hyrddiad
  2. (figurative) jolt, impetus
    Synonyms: symbyliad, ysbardun

Derived terms

  • prociad clust (“earache”)

Further reading

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