Prifardd
Y Prifardd, literally The Chief Bard, is the Welsh title given to bards who have won either the chair or the crown in the National Eisteddfod of Wales. It is a very highly respected title in the Welsh language community, due an acknowledgement of the artistic talent required to acquire it.
Prifardd is used both as a common noun and as an honorific that precedes the title-holder's name in the way that 'The Reverend' or 'The Honourable' would be used in English; for example, "Y Prifardd Christine James".
For lists of chaired and crowned bards, see :Category:Chaired bards|Chaired Bards and :Category:Crowned bards|Crowned Bards.
