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rhingyll
What does rhingyll mean?
Modern sense: a sergeant. The Welsh-language rank used in Welsh regiments and bilingual military signage, and pulled into English when writing about Welsh forces.
"The rhingyll barked the company back into line."
Origin
Straight from Welsh 'rhingyll' (sergeant / bailiff / beadle). OED records it in English from before 1722. Historically also the title of the first tier of professional Welsh soldier under a medieval lord.
Frequently asked questions
What does rhingyll mean?
It's a word for a sergeant — a Welsh loanword that turns up in English military and historical writing.
How do you use rhingyll in a sentence?
"The rhingyll drilled the recruits from dawn until dusk."
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