Cymry

Definition

Synonym of Welsh: the Welsh people collectively.

Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh Cymry, q.v. Cognate with English Cambrian and Cymric.

Example Sentences

• "The natural conclusion is that the Silurians or Iberians, now represented by the little, dark Welshmen, are the oldest existing race in Wales, and, though now speaking Cymraeg, were long before the Cymry there."
• "“What brings you into our lands?” The strange looking barbarian asked again. / He was speaking Cymraeg, which means the language of the aborigines, or “the language of the first race.” It was the same language of the Cymry of which Cedric and his tribe was a people of."