Saith Seren

Welsh

Etymology

From y (“the”) +‎ saith (“seven”) +‎ seren (“star”), "the seven stars".

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌsai̯θ ˈsɛrɛn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌsai̯θ ˈseːrɛn/, /ˌsai̯θ ˈsɛrɛn/

Proper noun

y Saith Seren f

1. (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear

   Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Sêr Llong, Sosban

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Saith Seren”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies