swydd

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh swyð, from Proto-Brythonic *suɨð, from Latin sēdēs (seat).

Pronunciation

Noun

swydd f (plural swyddi or swyddau, not mutable)

  1. job
    Synonym: gyrfa
  2. office, post, position, capacity
  3. county (especially in England)

Derived terms

  • diswyddo (dismiss, sack)
  • dyletswydd (duty, obligation)
  • segurswydd (sinecure)
  • swyddfa (office, workplace)
  • swyddog (officer, official)
  • swyddogaeth (duty, function, role)
  • swyddwr (officer, official)

References

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