lolfa

Welsh

Etymology

From lolian (“to joke, jest, loll”) +‎ -fa, the former perhaps related to English loll.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔlva/
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Noun

lolfa f (plural lolfeydd, not mutable)

  1. lounge, living room, sitting room
    Synonym: ystafell fyw

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