synnwyr

From Middle Welsh synhwyr, from Latin sentīre (“to feel”).

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈsənwɨ̞r/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈsənʊi̯r/, /ˈsənwɪr/

synnwyr m (plural synhwyrau, diminutive synhwyryn, not mutable)

1. sense, perception

   Synonym: pwyll

2. sense, prudence, wisdom

   Synonyms: doethineb, rheswm, callineb, deall

3. sense, meaning

   Synonyms: ystyr, grym, arwyddocâd

• synhwyro (“to sense”)
• synhwyryn, synhwyreb (“sensibilium”)
• synnwyr pen (“common sense, insight”)
• synnwyr y fawd (“rule of thumb”)

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