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English word origin

Etymology of Powys

Borrowed from Welsh Powys, from Latin pagēnsis (“provincial”). Cognate with Italian paese and French pays (“country”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A county and preserved county of Wales. Headquarters: Llandrindod Wells. · A habitational surname from Welsh. · A historical kingdom of Wales, in the middle of the country.

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Borrowed from Welsh Powys, from Latin pagēnsis (“provincial”). Cognate with Italian paese and French pays (“country”).

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