tadcu

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English

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Etymology

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    Borrowed from Welsh tad-cu (“grandfather”).[1]

    Noun

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    tadcu (plural tadcus)

    1. (South Wales) A grandfather.
      Synonym: taid (Northern Wales)
      Coordinate term: mamgu
      • 2017 November 6, Dave Parkinson, “Gwili Pottery near Newcastle Emlyn to stage open day”, in Tivyside Advertiser‎[1], archived from the original on 21 September 2024:
        Their 'Paint your Own Pottery' sessions are proving popular with all ages, from toddlers to 'tadcus', and Chris has also started pot throwing lessons, providing tuition for people with any level of experience.

    See also

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    References

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    1. ^ “tadcu, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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