sangfa

sangfa

Welsh

Etymology

sengi (“to trample”) +‎ -fa.

Noun

sangfa f (plural sangfeydd, not mutable)

  1. oppression, downtreading, affliction
    Synonyms: gwasgfa, cyfyngder
  2. trodden down place
    Synonym: sathrfa

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “sangfa”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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