fferyll

See also: Fferyll

Welsh

Alternative forms

• fferyllt

Etymology

From Fferyll (“Virgil”), due to the historical figure's mediaeval reputation as a wonderworker.

Noun

fferyll m (plural fferyllion or fferylliaid, not mutable)

1. craftsman, metallurgist
2. alchemist, chemist, druggist

Derived terms

• fferylleg
• fferyllfa
• fferylliaeth
• fferyllol
• fferyllydd

 

Further reading

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