ysbardun

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Noun

ysbardun m or f (plural ysbardunau)

  1. spur
    1. cockspur
  2. (figurative) spur, impetus
    Synonyms: symbyliad, prociad
  3. (vehicles) accelerator, throttle, gas pedal
    Synonym: cyflymydd

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Further reading

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