Geiriadur Cymraeg a Saesneg Byr

This compact reference offers a practical guide for anyone interested in the Welsh language as it was used from the early Middle Ages through the late sixteenth century. Built on the foundation of an older Latin‑Welsh lexicon, the work adds fresh corrections and supplemental entries to make the material more accessible to modern readers. Its purpose is to fill the gap left by the scarcity of dictionaries covering the period between the poetry of Gruffydd ab Cynan and the 1588 Bible translation.

Arranged alphabetically, the entries include common words, personal names, and a rich catalogue of place‑names spanning Wales and beyond. Each term is presented with its Welsh form and an English equivalent, often accompanied by brief notes drawn from earlier scholars such as Edward Lluyd and W. Owen Pughe. The editor’s careful revisions aim to create a more complete picture of the language’s evolution during a formative era.

Listening to this guide feels like a guided tour through Wales’s linguistic heritage, perfect for students, historians, or anyone curious about how everyday speech and geography were recorded centuries ago. The clear, concise narration highlights the connections between words and their cultural context, making the material both informative and enjoyable. Whether you’re brushing up on medieval Welsh or simply exploring a new linguistic landscape, this resource offers a solid foothold in the language’s past.