It is used between loving couples and is also used as a term of endearment when speaking to children. I love you is a phrase that has been used since the Middle Ages. It was originally written on parchment and then carved into stone. The first known example of this phrase dates back to 1284.
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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 1st September 2024