ysbienddrych

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Welsh

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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ysbienna (spy) +‎ drych ((looking) glass)

Noun

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ysbienddrych m (plural ysbienddrychau)

  1. spyglass
    Synonym: sbenglas
  2. binoculars
    Synonyms: binocwlars, sbenglas
  3. (dated) telescope
    Synonym: telesgop

Usage notes

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To distinguish between ‘spyglass’ and ‘binoculars’, the fuller expressions ysbienddrych dau lygad or ysbienddrych dwbl may be used to denote ‘binoculars’.

References

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