[{88}] Ynys Prydain, the ancient name of Britain, signifies the Fair, or Beautiful Island.
[{91}] This lady was born near the beautiful Breidden hills in Montgomeryshire.
[{92}] The bards.
[{94a}] King of Britain, and of Bretagne in France, celebrated for his prowess. He and his famous Knights of the Round Table are the themes of much romance.
[{94b}] A great battle was fought at Gamlan, between the Welsh and Saxons in 512, where King Arthur was slain.
[{96}] The death of Rhûn overwhelmed his father (Owain Gwynedd) with grief, from which he was only roused by the ravages of the English, then in possession of Mold Castle; he levelled it with the ground, and, it is said, forgot his sorrow in his triumph.
[{97}] Flower Aspect, vide the Mabinogion.
[{141}] “Hafren,” the river Severn.
[{142}] These words “doublet,” “jacket,” &c., are English words applied sportively by the poet.
john pryse, printer, llanidloes.