cilwg

Welsh (Colloquial)

/ˈkɪlʊɡ/, /ˈkiːlʊɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • frown, scowl, suspicious or threatening look
  • hatred, ill will, sullenness

Etymology

Compound from Welsh cil (corner, back, angle) + Welsh gwg (scowl).

Origin

Welsh (Colloquial)

gwg

Gloss

scowl

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