fferyll

See also: Fferyll

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • fferyllt

Etymology

From Fferyll (“Virgil”), due to the historical figure's mediaeval reputation as a wonderworker.

Noun

fferyll m (plural fferyllion or fferylliaid, not mutable)

  1. craftsman, metallurgist
  2. alchemist, chemist, druggist

Derived terms

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