Welsh edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Welsh ystyfnic.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

styfnig (feminine singular styfnig, plural styfnigion, equative mor styfnig, comparative mwy styfnig, superlative mwyaf styfnig, not mutable)

  1. stubborn, obstinate

Further reading edit

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