balchder

Welsh

Etymology

balch (“proud”) +‎ -der

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbalχdɛr/, [ˈbalχtɛr]
    • (North Wales, colloquial also) IPA(key): /ˈbalχdar/, [ˈbalχtar]

Noun

balchder m (plural balchderau)

  1. pride, glory
    Synonym: gwychder
  2. pride, conceit
    • 1588, Y Beibl cyssegr-lan, Diarhebion 16:18:
      Balchder sydd yn myned o flaen dinistr: ac uchder ysbryd o flaen cwymp.
      Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Derived terms
  • balchder hoyw
  • Balchder Llundain

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