bonheddig

== Welsh == === Etymology === bonedd (“pedigree; nobility”) +‎ -ig (“possessing”) (compare Old Welsh bonhedyc, bonhetyc) === Pronunciation === (North Wales) IPA(key): /bɔnˈhɛðɪɡ/ (South Wales) IPA(key): /bɔnˈheːðɪɡ/, /bɔnˈhɛðɪɡ/ === Adjective === bonheddig (feminine singular bonheddig, plural boneddigion, equative boneddiced, comparative boneddicach, superlative boneddicaf) noble, aristocratic Synonyms: boneddigaidd, pendefigaidd magnificent, luxurious Synonyms: ardderchog, rhagorol, moethus proud, haughty Synonyms: balch, ffroenuchel ==== Derived terms ==== rhedyn bonheddig (“royal ferns”) === Noun === bonheddig m (plural boneddigion) a noble, an aristocrat Synonyms: brëyr, gwrda, uchelwr gentleman ==== Usage notes ==== In Medieval use, bonheddig applied to the national aristocracy in the widest sense as opposed to peasants (taeog), foreigners (alltud) or slaves (caeth). ==== Coordinate terms ==== (gender): boneddiges f ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== bonheddu (“to ennoble”) === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “bonheddig”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “bonheddig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies A. Wade-Evans. Welsh Medieval Law.