cynddeiriog

Welsh

Etymology

From y gynddar(edd) (“rabies”) +‎ -iog.

Adjective

cynddeiriog (feminine singular cynddeiriog, plural cynddeiriog, equative mor gynddeiriog, comparative mwy cynddeiriog, superlative mwyaf cynddeiriog)

  1. rabid (afflicted with rabies)
  2. furious, raging
    Synonym: ffyrnig

Derived terms
  • cynddeiriogi (“infuriate”, verb)

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