Gorsedd

noun

Gor·​sedd

ˈgȯrˌset͟h

plural -s

: a mock druidical institution established in the late 18th century that assembles twice a year for the granting of bardic degrees and the conferring of bardic titles

Word History

Etymology

Welsh, literally, mound, court, throne

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