swynwr

Welsh

Etymology

swyn (“magic”) +‎ -wr

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈsʊɨ̯nʊr/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈsʊi̯nʊr/
• Rhymes: -ʊɨ̯nʊr

Noun

swynwr m (plural swynwyr, feminine swynwraig, not mutable)

1. magician, enchanter

   Synonyms: dewin, swyngyfareddwr

Further reading

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