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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GORSEDD

From Welsh, literally: throne.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GORSEDD

Gorsedd  [ˈɡɔːsɛð] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GORSEDD

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Gorsedd is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GORSEDD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Gorsedd

A gorsedd /ˈɡɔrsɛð/ plural gorseddau, is a community or coming together of modern-day bards. The word is of Welsh origin, meaning "throne". It is occasionally spelled gorsedh, or goursez in Brittany. When the term is used without qualification, it usually refers to the national Gorsedd of Wales, namely Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain, meaning "The Gorsedd of Bards of the Island of Britain"). However, other gorseddau exist, such as the Cornish Gorseth Kernow and the Breton Goursez Vreizh.

Definition of Gorsedd in the English dictionary

The definition of Gorsedd in the dictionary is the bardic institution associated with the eisteddfod, esp a meeting of bards and druids held daily before the eisteddfod.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Gorsedd in the English dictionary of synonyms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GORSEDD»

The term «Gorsedd» is normally little used and occupies the 135.735 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GORSEDD» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GORSEDD»

Discover the use of Gorsedd in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Gorsedd and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Celtic culture: a historical encyclopedia. Vol. 1-
organization of EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU (The National Eisteddfod of Wales), but it was not until the Wrexham Eisteddfod of 1888 that a permanent organization for the Gorsedd — Cymdeithas yr Orsedd (The Gorsedd society) ...
John T. Koch, 2006
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Jolo Manuscripts. A Selection of Ancient Welsh Manuscripts, ...
Nid rhaid i Brydydd o Brifardd Gyssefin aros Gradd wrth farn a rhaith Gorsedd er gallu ymarfer a swydd a gorchwyl Derwydd, namyn rhoddi hynny ar glyw o gosteg Gorsedd neu Gadair, can mai gwr wrth bob addysg cyfallwy ym mraint Barddas ...
Edward cogn. Jolo Morgamog Williams, Taliesin ab Jolo Williams, 1848
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Iolo Manuscripts: A Selection of Ancient Welsh Manuscripts, ...
nawdd Gorsedd, a Gorchwyl a Swydd Prydydd sef prydu a chyn- nal cof, neu o fyned wrth bwyll ac Ansawdd ac Angen a chaffael o hynny nawdd Gorsedd, yna Derwydd y bydd a braint iddo fyned yngolychwyd a chynnal rhaccadair a ...
Iolo Morganwg, Thomas Price, 1848
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Ancient Laws and Institutes of Wales
LIx. Tair gorsedd vreiniawl ynys Prydain yn nawdd cenedl y Cymry : gorsedd beirdd, a hono yn hynav ei bonedd ; gorsedd gwlad ac arglwydd, sev hono, llys cyvraith ac yngneidiaeth, o ddygynnull yngnaid a brawdwyr rhaith; a gorsedd ...
‎1841
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Barddas: A Collection of Original Documents, Illustrative of ...
Defod a llafar Gorsedd, Hengerdd Gorsedd, a Rhaith Gwlad ac Arlwydd, sef or tri hynn y cynhelir cof ac awdurdawd, Breiniau a Defodau Beirdd Ynys Prydain. E.A.W. Tri pheth :52?- a el yn eu herbyn, Defod Gorsedd—Llafar Gorsedd, ...
J. Williams Ab Ithel, Iolo Morganwg, 2004
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The Literary Remains of the Rev. Thomas Price, Carnhuanawc
The Triad is as follows: ' Tair phrif-orsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain,—Gorsedd Bryn Gwyddon yn Nghaerlleon ar Wysg; a Gorsedd Moel Efwr ; a Gorsedd Beiscawen.' Modd arall: ' Tair G'orsedd Gyfangerdd Ynys Prydain,—Gorsedd Beiscawen yn ...
Thomas Price, June Williams, 1855
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Barddas
Others say: the usage; voice; and song of Gorsedd. _ 5. The three memorials of the Bards of the Isle of Britain: the memorial of the voice of Gorsedd; the memorial of song ; and the memorial of usage.l Others say: the memorial of the voice of ...
John Williams
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Dictionary of the Welsh Language: Explained in English
Goriedd freinniaicg, a privileged session ; gorsedd gwlad ac arglwydd, a session of the king and country, or of civil judicature; Goriedd ddygynnull, a conventional session, an extraordinary tribunal ; gorsedd beirdd, the session of the bards ...
William Owen Pughe, 1832
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The Cambrian Journal
This code was now submitted to the deliberation of kindred and country, in gorsedd ; and being there put to the vote, it was adopted by a great majority ; whereupon it acquired the force and privileges of nationally attested authority, by voice ...
‎1854
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The Traditionary Annals of the Cymry
The two first might be meetings of a chair, but it was absolutely necessary that the third should be a gorsedd of the bards of the Isle of Britain. "The manner by which the judgment of a gorsedd may be known, is as follows ; — Any application or ...
John Williams, 1867

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GORSEDD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Gorsedd is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hundreds gather in Caldicot for the Proclamation of the Eisteddfod
The highlight of the day was the Proclamation Ceremony itself, held at Caldicot Castle. The Gorsedd of the Bards joined a procession of local ... «Free Press Series, Jun 15»
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Mold goes back in time for Bailey Hill Festival
Live music was performed from the venue's Inner Bailey main stage, storytellers were on the Gorsedd Circle, and on the Outer Bailey, Samhain ... «LeaderLive, Jun 15»
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WATCH: Meifod National Eisteddfod Crown reflects the relationship …
... the cap, made by John's wife Mary, is also from Patagonia and is the same material used to make the robes worn by the Patagonia Gorsedd. «Daily Post North Wales, Jun 15»
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Meifod National Eisteddfod Crown presented to festival officials
The material on the cap, made by Mary Price, is from Patagonia and is the same material as is used in the costumes of the Gorsedd of ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jun 15»
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Thousands expected for Eisteddfod ceremony in Caldicot
The Gorsedd of Bards will walk through the town as part of a ceremony on Saturday, June 27, which will finish in the grounds of Caldicot Castle. «South Wales Argus, Jun 15»
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43 things you only know if you grew up in Ammanford in the 1960s
In the summer of 1970, the National Eisteddfod visited and for one week only, the Gorsedd assumed its glorious bardic tradition ... «WalesOnline, Jun 15»
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Man arrested after 21-year-old pedestrian is injured after collision …
It happened at around 4am on Saturday at the junction of Park Place and Gorsedd Gardens. A 48-year-old man, from the Roath area, has been ... «WalesOnline, Jun 15»
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Driver taken to hospital after car overturns in dramatic crash
The Welsh Ambulance Service were called at 6.43am to the incident on the A5026 between St Asaph Road and Saith Aelwyd Park in Gorsedd, ... «WalesOnline, May 15»
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James Bianchi 1949 – 2015
I first met James at the 2009 House of Danu Gorsedd in California. James was the Gorsedd Master – I was attending my first Druid gathering ... «Patheos, May 15»
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Gorsedd honours for One Show's Alex Jones and WRU chief
They will be honoured by the Gorsedd of the Bards in Meifod, Powys ... Traditionally, Gorsedd members dress in blue, green or white robes and ... «BBC News, May 15»

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