naid

Meanings

• noun

  In Welsh mythology, a water spirit or mermaid.

  - "Yma pwyll y mor, yna naid o'r wad fyw."
  - "Naid yw'r hwn yn gweld yr ynys ar y mor."

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Variants

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naiad , naiades , naiads

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Etymology

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From the Old Welsh word 'nad', meaning 'sea' or 'water'.

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Trivia

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1. In some versions of Welsh mythology, naids are said to have the power to heal the sick.

2. The word 'naid' is also used in modern Welsh to refer to a type of boat used for fishing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mermaids: Mythical aquatic creatures with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish. Naids are a type of mermaid in Welsh mythology.

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Culture

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In Welsh folklore, naids are often depicted as beautiful and seductive creatures who live in the sea and lure sailors to their deaths. They are also believed to possess the power to grant blessings or curses.

How to Memorize "naid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful woman with a fish tail, living in the sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'naid' with the sea and water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'naid' as 'Nai-dive' to associate it with diving in the sea.

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