tano lan

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “to light up”.

Verb

tano lan (first-person singular present tanaf lan)

  1. (idiomatic) to strike up (a tune)

References

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