Saith Seren

Welsh

Etymology

From y (“the”) +‎ saith (“seven”) +‎ seren (“star”), "the seven stars".

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌsai̯θ ˈsɛrɛn/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌsai̯θ ˈseːrɛn/, /ˌsai̯θ ˈsɛrɛn/

Proper noun

y Saith Seren f

  1. (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
    Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Sêr Llong, Sosban

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