henuriad

Welsh

Etymology

From hen (“old”) +‎ uriad (“elder”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /hɛˈnɨ̞rjad/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /hɛˈnɪrjad/

Noun

henuriad m (plural henuriaid, not mutable)

1. elder, leader
2. (Protestantism) elder, presbyter, deacon

   Synonyms: blaenor, diacon

3. alderman

   Synonym: henadur

Derived terms

• Henuriadaeth (“Presbyterianism”)
• Henuriadaidd (“Presbyterian”, adjective)

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “henuriad”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “henuriad”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies