Welsh

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Etymology

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From hel (to gather, to collect; to drive, to chase) +‎ hynt (course, way).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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helynt m or f (plural helyntion or helyntoedd, not mutable)

  1. trouble, bother
    Synonyms: helbul, trafferth, trwbl
  2. predicament, quandary
    Synonyms: penbleth, cyfyng-gyngor, dryswch

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Further reading

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