Haeddel Fawr

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ haeddel (“plough handle”) +‎ fawr (“big, great”), "the great plough handle".

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌheɨ̯ðɛl ˈvau̯r/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌhei̯ðɛl ˈvau̯r/

Proper noun

yr Haeddel Fawr f

(literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Saith Seren, Sêr Llong, Sosban

Further reading

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

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