SC - Re: sca-cooks V1 #325

[Sue Wensel]

> From:           Aldyth at aol.com
> Date sent:      Fri, 3 Oct 1997 13:24:10 -0400 (EDT)

> In a message dated 97-10-03 06:34:09 EDT, you write:
> 
> <<  For those who have any interest, in my sig line I've removed the 
>  > HL and have added the welsh word Cyfurdd (pronounced cuh'-voorth) that 
>  > has the meaning of peer. 
>  > 
>  > Thanks again for the well wishes!
>  > 
>  > Phyllis L. Spurr
>  > Eowyn ferch Rhys Cyfurdd
>  > Barony of Elfsea, Ansteorra
>  
>  Where did you find that?  I have found Mistress (Athrawes ((teacher or
> governess)), Peer (Gogyfurdd((equal in height or stature), Cydradd ((equal ))
> as the only Welsh equivalents.  Being welsh, and a peer, it would be fun to
> have something other than Mistress Mom, or the Mothership, which gets
> inflicted on me now and again.  From the Collins Spurrell Welsh English
> Dictionary.
> 
> Aldyth

I have a book at home that references Cyfurdd as a word meaning Peer. 
I write from my work account, so I will bring that book in on Monday 
and post the information.

I also was informed that cyfurdd was a word that could be used 
instead of mistress by Mistress Gunnora.  She referenced the 
following address:

http://www.sca.org/heraldry/loar/1994/07/titles.html#table3

as I do not have internet access, I've not been able to access this 
information.

I've also been told that Meistres is also an acceptable form of 
address.  The referenced book also mentions that the title comes  
after the name.  I'm still trying to figure out if that means after 
the full name or just the first name (i.e. Eowyn Cyfurdd ferch Rhys 
or Eowyn ferch Rhys Gyfurdd [I think it is supposed to mutate.]).


 








Phyllis L. Spurr
Eowyn ferch Rhys Cyfurdd
Barony of Elfsea, Ansteorra

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