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Llyr

American  
[hleer] / hlir /

noun

Welsh Legend.
  1. the father of Manawydan: corresponds to the Irish Ler.


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The Hughes - Helen, 33, and Llyr, 36 - had been planning a home extension when heavy rainfall in February 2023 flooded exposed foundations, sending water through the stonework and under the floors.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Plaid Cymru's rural affairs spokesman Llyr Gruffydd said the government's budget would be a "litmus test" of Welsh ministers' commitment to farmers.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

Committee chair Llyr Gruffydd said he expected six services from north Wales, each with at least three carriages, to be laid on yesterday.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Plaid Cymru's farming spokesman, Llyr Gruffydd, called for the government to to "reconsider this arbitrary 10% tree planting target".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

Ler is the equivalent of the Brythonic Llyr, later immortalised by Shakespeare as King Lear.

From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by MacCulloch, J. A.

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