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Olwen

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[ol-wen] / ˈɒl wɛn /

noun

Welsh Legend.
  1. a princess, the daughter of Ysbaddaden Chief-giant.


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Olwen Fôn Williams, who planned to drive over the bridge on Sunday, told BBC Cymru Fyw she had "never seen such a flood".

From BBC Dec. 25, 2023

"It was twice dispatched on a lorry," according to Olwen Hedley, in her book Round and About Windsor and District.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2022

Olwen Rees, 76, grandmother to Georgina, four, and Alyssa, seven, said developing Welsh skills at a young age was "so important".

From BBC Apr. 9, 2022

Olwen Morgan, head of nursing at Glangwili and Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, said it will take years to catch up.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2022

He had taken his coat down from the bough, and stood, one arm in a sleeve of it, while he considered Olwen as if from a new point of view.

From The Disturbing Charm by Ruck, Berta

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