Men Siarlys

Welsh

Etymology

Calque of English Charles' Wain.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Men Siarlys m

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

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
Men Siarlys Fen Siarlys unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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