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Welsh for Dragon
The Welsh for Dragon is "Draig"
The word "Dragon" is Draig in Welsh, and it is often used in the following contexts;
- Red Dragon (Draig Goch) as seen on the National Welsh Flag (History of Welsh Flag, click here...)
- Dragons (Dreigiau) as in the rugby team the Dragons
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Welsh Dragon
The Welsh Dragon is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. As an emblem, the red dragon of Wales has been used since around 655AD and is historically known as the "Red Dragon of Cadwaladr". The red dragon on the current national flag of Wales, which became an official flag in 1959.
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You may be interested to know that a popular question asked of us is, "what does Cwtch, cwtches or cwtching mean"? (Cwtch is pronounced as in "butch" in English). Perhaps literally, it means to cuddle or to hug and in that regard there is a saying, "anyone can cuddle but only the Welsh can cwtch". It does have another meaning is a cubbyhole or cupboard; a small space in which to store things safely, such as an under stairs cupboard. Often heard, "give me a cwtch", or "they are cwtching", it should make anybody feel safe, warm and comforted.
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Last updated 8th April 2024
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