styfnig
Welsh
Alternative forms
- ysdyfnig, ystyfnig
Etymology
From Middle Welsh ystyfnic.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstəvnɪɡ/
Adjective
styfnig (feminine singular styfnig, plural styfnigion, equative cyn styfnig, comparative mwy styfnig, superlative mwyaf styfnig, not mutable)
- stubborn, obstinate
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present) , “styfnig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies