hirfaith

Welsh

Etymology

From hir (“long”) +‎ maith (“long”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɪrvai̯θ/
• Rhymes: -ɪrvai̯θ

Adjective

hirfaith (not mutable, feminine singular hirfaith, plural hirfeithion, comparative mwy hirfaith, equative mor hirfaith, superlative mwyaf hirfaith)

1. long, prolonged

   Synonyms: hir, maith, eang

2. long-winded, prolix, tedious

   Synonyms: hirwyntog, amleiriog, gorfaith, blinderus

Mutation

Mutated forms of hirfaith

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
hirfaith	unchanged	unchanged	unchanged

Further reading

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