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penillion
/ pɪˈnɪlɪən /
plural noun
- the Welsh art or practice of singing poetry in counterpoint to a traditional melody played on the harp
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Word History and Origins
Origin of penillion1
from Welsh: verses, plural of penill verse, stanza
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Example Sentences
But I like to be at peace with my neighbours, and waft them "penillion" instead of dealing the "cleddyfal" of Llewellyn.'
From Project Gutenberg
Penillion singing succeeded; in which the minstrels of Merionethshire excelled.
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