bugeilio â gwialen haearn

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “to shepherd with an iron rod”.

Verb

bugeilio â gwialen haearn (first-person singular present bugeiliaf â gwialen haearn)

  1. (idiomatic) to rule with a rod of iron

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bugeilio â gwialen haearn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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