Haeddel
Welsh
Etymology
From yr (“the”) + haeddel (“plough handle”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈheɨ̯ðɛl/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhei̯ðɛl/
Proper noun
yr Haeddel f
- (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
- Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Saith Seren, Sêr Llong, Sosban
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Haeddel”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies