Etymology

afanc

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Today it means: A lake monster in Welsh mythology, described variously as resembling a crocodile, beaver or dwarf-like creature, and sometimes said to be a demon. Full definition →

Welsh afanc
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  1. Welsh · borrowed fromafanc
  2. English todayafanc

From Welsh afanc.

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