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Cwtch (Welsh pronunciation:) is a Welsh-language and Welsh-English dialect word meaning a cuddle or embrace, with a sense of offering warmth and safety. Often considered untranslatable, the word originated as a colloquialism in South Wales, but is today seen as uniquely representative of Wales, Welsh national identity, and Welsh culture.
32. I’m so lucky to have you nearby. Thank you for everything! 33. Big thanks to the best crew around! You’re the best neighbors. 34. You all make life so much sweeter—thank you for being my ...
In Dutch, the alternative word for penguin is "fat-goose" (vetgans see: Dutch wiki or dictionaries under Pinguïn), and would indicate this bird received its name from its appearance. Mither An English word possibly from the Welsh word "moedro" meaning to bother or pester someone. Possible links to the Yorkshire variant "moither"
Welsh rarebit is thought to date from the 18th century, although the original term "Welsh rabbit" may have been intended as a slur against the Welsh. [ 161 ] [ 162 ] [ 163 ] Another use of cheese in a traditional Welsh dish is seen in Glamorgan sausage , which is a skinless sausage made of cheese and either leek or spring onion, [ 164 ] which ...
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Welsh cakes are described in the Life in the UK test as the national dish of Wales. Cawl is a traditional Welsh soup made with lamb or beef and leeks, potatoes, swedes, carrots and other seasonal vegetables Glamorgan sausages are traditional Welsh vegetarian sausages made from cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs.
"Calon Lân" (Welsh for 'A Pure Heart') is a Welsh hymn, the words of which were written in the 1890s by Daniel James (Gwyrosydd) and sung to a tune by John Hughes. [1] The song was originally written as a hymn, [2] but has become firmly established as a rugby anthem, associated with the Welsh rugby union, being sung before almost every Test match involving the Welsh national team – though ...
Gwenhwyseg or Y Wenhwyseg (also called "Gwentian" in English) is a Welsh dialect of South East Wales. [1] The name derives from an old term for the inhabitants of the area, y Gwennwys . One of Gwenhwyseg's characteristics is the change in the long a vowel to a long e e.g. y Ted a'r Meb a'r Ysbryd Glên rather than the standard y Tad, y Mab a'r ...