penillion

/ pɪˈnɪlɪən /

plural noun

1. the Welsh art or practice of singing poetry in counterpoint to a traditional melody played on the harp

Word History and Origins

Origin of penillion¹

from Welsh: verses, plural of penill verse, stanza

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.

From Project Gutenberg