cysegrfa

Welsh

Etymology

cysegr (“holy”) +‎ -fa (“pace”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈsɛɡr̩va/, [kəˈsɛɡɛrva]

Noun

cysegrfa f (plural cysegrfeydd or cysegrfaoedd)

1. (Christianity) sanctuary, sacrarium

   Synonym: cysegrfan

2. (Christianity) sacristy, vestry

   Synonym: festri

3. sanctuary, refuge, asylum

   Synonym: noddfa

Further reading

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