Word of the Day - 31/10/2018
Calan Gaeaf = cal-anne gay-ave
Gwrach = goor-ach (Welsh ch sound)
Ysbryd = uss-bridd
Bwgan = boog-anne
Bwci Bo = booky-bo
Fampir = vam-peer
Anghenfil = ang-hen-veel
Gwaed = goo-eyed
Y Meirw = uh may-roo
Dychrynllyd = duh-(ch)krun-(ll)lid (Welsh ch sound and Welsh ll sound
Dychryn = duh-(ch)krun
Ofn = ovn
Arswyd = arse-wid
Pwmpen = poom-pen
Calan Gaeaf means hallowe’en
Gwrach means witch
Ysbryd means spirit or ghost
Bwgan means ghost
Bwci Bo means bogeyman
Fampir means vampire
Anghenfil means monster
Gwaed means blood
Y Meirw means the dead
Dychrynllyd means frightening
Dychryn means to frighten
Ofn means fear
Arswyd means horror
Pwmpen means pumpkin
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