balchder

Welsh

Etymology

balch (“proud”) +‎ -der

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbalχdɛr/, [ˈbalχtɛr]
  • (North Wales, colloquial also) IPA^(key): /ˈbalχdar/, [ˈbalχtar]

Noun

balchder m (plural balchderau)

1. pride, glory

   Synonym: gwychder

2. pride, conceit
   • 1588, Y Beibl cyssegr-lan, Diarhebion 16:18:

     Balchder sydd yn myned o flaen dinistr: ac uchder ysbryd o flaen cwymp.

     Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Derived terms

• balchder hoyw
• Balchder Llundain

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “balchder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies