hefin
Welsh
Etymology
Coined by Welsh antiquarian, poet and literary forger Iolo Morganwg from haf (“summer”) + -in.
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhɛvɪn/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈheːvɪn/, /ˈhɛvɪn/
Noun
hefin m (uncountable)
- (literary) summer
Synonyms
- haf
Derived terms
- Alban Hefin
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950-), “hefin”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies