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Welsh language

(Encyclopedia) Welsh language, member of the Brythonic group of the Celtic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages. See Celtic languages.

Charles, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Charles, Thomas, 1755–1814, Welsh nonconformist clergyman. He was brought up under Methodist influence, attended Oxford (1775–78), and was ordained in the Church of England. He held…

eisteddfod

(Encyclopedia) eisteddfodeisteddfodīstĕᵺˈvəd, –vôd [key] [Welsh,=session], Welsh competitive festival. Contests traditionally are held in all the arts and crafts, with special emphasis on music and…

Cardiff

(Encyclopedia) Cardiff Cardiff kärˈdĭf [key], Welsh Caerdydd, city and county (2020 est. pop.…

Welsh literature

(Encyclopedia) Welsh literature, literary writings in the Welsh language. In the 20th cent. attempts at language purification, interest in Welsh mythology, and a turning away from earlier Welsh…

Wales

(Encyclopedia) Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (2011 pop. 3,063,456), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with…

Saint David's Day

Celebrated 1 March St. David as shown in a stained glass window in Jesus College Chapel, Oxford. Photo credit: Casper Gutman Related Links St. David's QuizWalesSaint DavidMore on St…