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Cymric

[kim-rik, sim-] Origin

Cym·ric

[kim-rik, sim-]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the Cymry.
noun
2.
Welsh (def. 3).

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Cymric is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Also, Kymric.


Origin:
Cymr(y) + -ic

non-Cym·ric, adjective
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Cymric or Kymric (ˈkɪmrɪk)
 
n
1.  the Welsh language
2.  the Brythonic group of Celtic languages
3.  a breed of medium-sized cat with soft semi-long hair
 
adj
4.  of or relating to the Cymry, any of their languages, Wales, or the Welsh
 
Kymric or Kymric
 
n
 
adj

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Cymric
1839, from Welsh Cymru "Wales," Cymry "the Welsh," pl. of Cymro, probably from ancient combrox "compatriot."
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