ail

Meanings

• Noun

  A Welsh and Cornish term for illness or woe.

  - "Yr ail yw'r holl gwaelod yn y mor."
  - "The illness is the deepest in the sea."

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Pronunciation

1. /eɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /eɪl/
   
   
   
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3. /eɪl/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of ail that leads to same result
ail , ailed , ailing , ails

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Etymology

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From Old Welsh 'ael' meaning 'harm' or 'woe'.

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Trivia

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1. In Welsh mythology, 'ail' was believed to be caused by the gods or fairies.

2. The word 'ail' is also used in Cornish, a related Celtic language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gwaelod: A legendary Welsh queen whose kingdom was drowned by the sea, often associated with the concept of 'ail'.

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Culture

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In Welsh and Cornish literature and folklore, 'ail' is often used to describe a deep sense of sadness or despair.

How to Memorize "ail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep sadness or woe, like the deepest part of the sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'ail' with deep sadness or despair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'ail' as 'A deep Illness'.

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