Etymology
From tad (“father”) + cu (“dear, beloved”).
Noun
tad-cu m (plural tadau-cu or tadcuod or tad-cus)
- (South Wales) grandfather
- Synonym: taid
Usage notes
- Spellings such as tad cu or tadcu may also be encountered.
- The usual word for "grandfather" in the Welsh of North Wales is taid.
Mutation
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Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “tad-cu”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies