noddfa

Welsh

Etymology

nawdd +‎ -fa

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɔðva/
• Rhymes: -ɔðva

Noun

noddfa f (plural noddfeydd, not mutable)

1. (uncountable) right of sanctuary, refuge
2. (countable) place of refuge, sanctuary

   noddfa anifeiliaid ― animal sanctuary

Further reading

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