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tadcu

What does tadcu mean?

The South Walian word for grandfather, paired with 'mamgu'. Now recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary.

"Tadcu still walks the dog every morning at eighty."

Origin

Welsh, literally 'dear father'; pronounced 'tad-kee'.

Frequently asked questions

What does tadcu mean?
It's the South Walian word for grandfather, literally meaning 'dear father' in Welsh.
How do you pronounce tadcu?
It's pronounced 'tad-kee'.
Is tadcu the same as mamgu?
They're a pair: 'tadcu' is grandfather and 'mamgu' is grandmother in South Wales. Both are now in the Oxford English Dictionary.
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