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hwyl

British  
/ ˈhuːɪl /

noun

  1. emotional fervour, as in the recitation of poetry

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Etymology

Origin of hwyl

C19: Welsh

Example Sentences

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No doubt his Welsh background, his hwyl and his English choral training contributed to his musicality, but he certainly brought innate gifts to it, and his public personality was striking.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2011

Iddaw i gynnal cleddyfal clau, Mal Arthur wayw dur i derfynau, Gwir frenin Cymru cymmreisc ddoniau, Gwrawl hawl boed hwyl o ddehau.

From Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards by Evans, Evan

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