[177b] “Gwlad gordd,” “gwrdd werydd.” In the Triads Eidol is called one of the three gyrddion of the Isle of Britain. (Triad, 60.)
[177c] The agricultural character of the usual employments of the early Britons in times of peace, is clearly inferred from the frequent use of the word “medel,” in reference to their soldiery.
[177d] Or, “He sounded for steeds, he sounded for harness.”
[177e] “Am grudd;” his cheeks all around.
[177f] Or, “the ribs.”
[178a] The Cymry were thus styled to distinguish them from the Saxons, who were pagans. See supra, line 365.
[178b] “Amnant,” from “avn,” boldness, courage.
[178c] “Cell;” a cell, a closet, a grove. Perhaps it here means a house, or habitation in general.
[178d] Lit. the room, or chamber.
[178e] “Yt vyddei dyrllyddei;” where was, where was brewed; or, “where it was wont to brew.”