Gorsedd

British

/ ˈɡɔːsɛð /

noun

(in Wales) the bardic institution associated with the eisteddfod, esp a meeting of bards and druids held daily before the eisteddfod

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Etymology

Origin of Gorsedd

from Welsh, literally: throne

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Gorsedd

He was inducted into the Gorsedd of the Bards - one of the highest accolades in Welsh public life - at the Eisteddfod festival in 2022.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2024

Edwards was also ingrained in Welsh cultural life, having been inducted as a member of the Gorsedd of the Bards at the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron in 2022.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023

It was truly a privilege to be inducted into the Gorsedd at the @eisteddfod_eng on behalf of Wales’ key workers.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2022

The E, F, O and D were taken overnight from the display that overlooks the Gorsedd stone circle on The Maes.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2022

And when they had ended the first meal that night, while those who served them eat, they arose and went forth, and proceeded all four to the Gorsedd of Narberth, and their retinue with them.

From The Mabinogion Vol. 3 by Sir Owen Morgan Edwards

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