Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

iw

Preposition
/ɪw/
Definition
A Welsh word that means ‘of’ or ‘from’ as a prefix in some names.
Examples
  • Iw Bannau – meaning ‘of the peaks’
  • Byddai’n well gennyf i, iw dywedyd – meaning ‘I would rather it be said, of you.’
Meaning
Typically used as a prefix or in certain contexts to denote origin or relationship.
Synonyms
  • of
  • from