English Explanatory Dictionary

Powys

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A county and preserved county of Wales. Headquarters: Llandrindod Wells.
  2. A habitational surname from Welsh.
  3. A historical kingdom of Wales, in the middle of the country.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊ.ɪs/ /ˈpaʊ.ɪs/

Word forms

Powys Powyses Powis

Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh Powys, from Latin pagēnsis (“provincial”). Cognate with Italian paese and French pays (“country”).

Derived words

Dinas Powys
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