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Y Prifardd,[1][2] literally The Chief Bard, is the Welsh title given to bards who have won either the chair or the crown in the National Eisteddfod of Wales. It is a very highly respected title in the Welsh language community, due an acknowledgement of the artistic talent required to acquire it. Prifardd is used both as a common noun ("he is a prifardd") and as an honorific that precedes the title-holder's name in the way that 'The Reverend' or 'The Honourable' would be used in English; for example, "Y Prifardd Christine James".

For lists of chaired and crowned bards, see Chaired Bards (category) and Crowned Bards (category).

References

  1. ^ http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/Welsh/prifardd[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/eisteddfod2008/sites/guide/history/pages/gorsedd.shtml BBC Guide to the Eisteddfod


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