Definitions

1. noun

A term used in Welsh toponymy, indicating a marsh or an area of wetland, often used in the names of towns and villages.

“The historic town of Machynlleth, which translates to ‘great mawr’”

2. noun

A large or fierce animal, often used to describe a dog or a wild beast.

“The big mawr in the woods scared everyone away”

3. adjective

Large or big, especially in a way that is impressive or intimidating.

“The mawr mountain loomed over the village”