The English traveller, in passing through North Wales, will find the following Welsh terms frequently occur in the names of places; to which are subjoined their significations in English.
Ab, or Ap, a prefix to proper names, signifying the son of
Aber, the fall of one water into another, a confluence.
Am, about, around.
Ar, upon, bordering upon.
Avon, or Afon, a river.
Bach, little, small.
Ban, high, lofty, tall.
Bedd, a grave or sepulchre.
Bettws, a station between hill and vale.