Jac a'i Wagen
Welsh
Etymology
From Jac (“Jack”) + a (“and”) + ei (“his”) + wagen (“wagon”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒak ai̯ ˈwaɡɛn/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒak ai̯ ˈwaːɡɛn/, /ˌd͡ʒak ai̯ ˈwaɡɛn/
Proper noun
Jac a'i Wagen f (not mutable)
- (Mid Wales) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
- Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel, Haeddel Fawr, 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), “Jac a'i Wagen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies