hwyl

noun

ˈhüil

plural -s

British

: fervor, excitement

Word History

Etymology

Welsh, sail, sheet, journey, course, mood, fervor, from Old Welsh huil; akin to Middle Irish séol sail, course, manner, and probably to Old English & Old Norse segl sail

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