swyn

Welsh (Colloquial)

/suːɨ̯n/, /sʊi̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • spell, incantation
  • sorcery, witchcraft
  • magic remedy, charm for healing
  • (magic) charm, amulet, talisman
  • sign, ceremony, ritual, blessing
  • charm, fascination

Etymology

Derived from Latin signum (sign, token, a mark, mark, a sign, an emblem).

Origin

Latin

signum

Gloss

sign, token, a mark, mark, a sign, an emblem

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
🛑

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