cyffroad

Welsh

Etymology

cyffroi (“to agitate”) +‎ -ad.

Noun

cyffroad m (plural cyffroadau)

1. excitement, commotion, stir

   Synonyms: cyffro, cryndod

2. motion, compulsion, urge

   Synonyms: symudiad, ysgogiad, ysgydwad, cynhyrfiad

Further reading

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