Eisteddfod
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from .
Noun
- Any of several annual festivals in which Welsh poets, dancers, and musicians compete for recognition.
Quotations
Eisteddfod motto
- In Welsh:
- Byd gwyn fydd byd a gano,
- Gwaraidd fydd ei gerddi fo.
- An English translation:
- Blessed would be a world that sings,
- Gentle would be his songs.
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Etymology
From + (be sitting)