annwyd

Etymology 1
From + an unattested, the latter component from , literally "not heated or passionate". Compare 🇨🇬.

An earlier theory by Emile Ernault suggested a, comparing to ; however, a rhyme in the Gwasgargerdd Fyrddin yn y Bedd suggests that  was the original form of the term, making Ernault's etymology less conceivable, and leading to the first etymology given above.

Cognate with 🇨🇬,, 🇨🇬,.

Noun

 * 1) cold illness
 * 2) coldness, chill
 * 1) coldness, chill

Usage notes

 * is a temporary state, and so, like many other illness words in Welsh, it is used in combination with.

Etymology 2
From.

Noun

 * 1) nature, disposition