torri allan

Welsh

Etymology

Literally “to break out”.

Verb

torri allan (first-person singular present torraf allan)

  1. to break out, to burst out
    1. to erupt
      Synonym: echdorri
  2. (idiomatic) to burst out, to exclaim
    Synonym: ebychu

Further reading

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