On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Gwenwynwyn. Discover how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Gwenwynwyn in a sentence
Using Gwenwynwyn
- In the example corpus, gwenwynwyn often appears in combinations such as: gwenwynwyn ab, gwenwynwyn of, ap gwenwynwyn.
Context around Gwenwynwyn
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 6 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Gwenwynwyn
- In this selection, "gwenwynwyn" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, attack, arrested and 1208 stand out and add context to how "gwenwynwyn" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include assistance by gwenwynwyn ab owain and custody of gwenwynwyn. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "gwenwynwyn" sits close to words such as aanholt, aardwolf and abati, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with gwenwynwyn
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The clergy intervened to make peace between Llywelyn and Gwenwynwyn and the invasion was called off. (16 words)
Lloyd p. 632, Maund p. 192 John sent troops to help restore Gwenwynwyn to the rule of southern Powys. (19 words)
On 12 December 1263 in the commote of Ystumanner, Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn did homage and swore fealty to Llywelyn. (19 words)
Davies p. 294 Llywelyn made his first move beyond the borders of Gwynedd in August 1202 when he raised a force to attack Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys, who was now his main rival in Wales. (36 words)
He married John's natural daughter Joan in 1205, and when John arrested Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys in 1208, Llywelyn took the opportunity to annex southern Powys. (28 words)
In 1208 Gwenwynwyn of Powys fell out with King John who summoned him to Shrewsbury in October and then arrested him and stripped him of his lands. (27 words)
Example sentences (10)
Davies p. 294 Llywelyn made his first move beyond the borders of Gwynedd in August 1202 when he raised a force to attack Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys, who was now his main rival in Wales.
He married John's natural daughter Joan in 1205, and when John arrested Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys in 1208, Llywelyn took the opportunity to annex southern Powys.
In 1208 Gwenwynwyn of Powys fell out with King John who summoned him to Shrewsbury in October and then arrested him and stripped him of his lands.
In early 1274, there was a plot by Llywelyn's brother, Dafydd, and Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn of Powys Wenwynwyn and his son, Owain, to kill Llywelyn.
Innocent released Llywelyn, Gwenwynwyn and Maelgwn from all oaths of loyalty to John and lifted the interdict in the territories which they controlled.
Lloyd p. 632, Maund p. 192 John sent troops to help restore Gwenwynwyn to the rule of southern Powys.
Maelgwn, the eldest son but illegitimate, refused to accept this and was given military assistance by Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys.
Maelgwn took the town and castle of Aberystwyth and captured Gruffydd, whom he handed over to the custody of Gwenwynwyn.
On 12 December 1263 in the commote of Ystumanner, Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn did homage and swore fealty to Llywelyn.
The clergy intervened to make peace between Llywelyn and Gwenwynwyn and the invasion was called off.
Common combinations with gwenwynwyn
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- gwenwynwyn ab 3×
- gwenwynwyn of 2×
- ap gwenwynwyn 2×
- gwenwynwyn and 2×