General
taid
What does taid mean?
Grandfather, the North Wales word. Pronounced 'tide'. Pairs with 'nain' for grandmother. South Wales families use 'tad-cu' instead — the north/south split is sharp and people get a bit territorial about it.
"Taid taught me how to fish off the pier at Llandudno."
Origin
Welsh for grandfather, used across North Wales. Pronounced 'tide'. The South Wales equivalent is 'tad-cu'.
Frequently asked questions
What does taid mean?
Taid is the North Wales word for grandfather.
How do you use taid in a sentence?
"We're going to Taid's for Sunday dinner."
Where does taid come from?
It's a Welsh word for grandfather, used particularly in North Wales.
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