"Cymry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Welsh Cymry, q.v. Cognate with English Cambrian and Cymric. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cy|Cymry}} Welsh Cymry, {{cog|en|Cambrian}} English Cambrian, {{m|en|Cymric}} Cymric Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Cymry pl (plural only)
  1. (uncommon) Synonym of Welsh: the Welsh people collectively. Tags: plural, plural-only, uncommon Categories (topical): Demonyms, Ethnonyms, Nationalities, People Categories (place): United Kingdom, Wales Synonyms: Welsh [synonym, synonym-of]

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