Ynyd

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh Ynyt, ultimately from Latin initium. Cognate with Breton Ened and Irish Inid.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈənɨ̞d/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈənɪd/

Proper noun

Ynyd m

1. (Christianity) Shrove Tuesday, Shrovetide

Derived terms

• dydd Mawrth Ynyd (“Shrove Tuesday”)
• dydd Ynyd (“Shrove Tuesday”)
• Sul Ynyd (“Shrove Sunday, Quinquagesima”)

Further reading

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