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in reply to a message by Anthony
Win is the OE for 'friend'. Wyn (male) or Wen (female) means 'white' or 'fair' in Welsh. Delwyn is the masculine of Delwen meaning 'pretty and fair' (del meaning 'pretty' in Welsh). There are lots of Google hits for Delwyn in welsh contexts.
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I was trying to get at the point that if they are claiming that the win part means freind, which is does in English not Wlesh, so thte claim that its meaning comes from Wlesh si wrong, not saying that name isnt Welsh.
And I dont like being called 'boyo', so could you in the future not use it.
And I dont like being called 'boyo', so could you in the future not use it.
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Calling someone "boyo" is just plain rude
. . . and rudeness destroys any credibility you might have, particularly if you're not a regular on these boards.
. . . and rudeness destroys any credibility you might have, particularly if you're not a regular on these boards.
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Sorry if you were offended by my jocular Welsh-ism.
I've consulted with my Welsh-speaking auntie. She agrees that, although the term 'boyo' is generally believed to be affectionate by the English (like myself), it can be used as a put-down by Welsh people. However it is also used affectionately in a blokey way and is not intrinsically a derogatory word.
If you are Welsh you have reason to be offended. But there was no intention on my part.
I've consulted with my Welsh-speaking auntie. She agrees that, although the term 'boyo' is generally believed to be affectionate by the English (like myself), it can be used as a put-down by Welsh people. However it is also used affectionately in a blokey way and is not intrinsically a derogatory word.
If you are Welsh you have reason to be offended. But there was no intention on my part.
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