Powys
/ˈpəʊ.ɪs/ name
name ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A county and preserved county of Wales. Headquarters: Llandrindod Wells. countable, uncountable
- 2 A habitational surname from Welsh. countable, uncountable
- 3 A historical kingdom of Wales, in the middle of the country. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"A man has died after being hit by a car in Powys."
Etymology
Borrowed from Welsh Powys, from Latin pagēnsis (“provincial”). Cognate with Italian paese and French pays (“country”).