Guugu Yimidhirr

Noun

goyo

1. Alternative spelling of guyu

Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

• goyvo
• *gouço

Etymology

From Latin gaudium.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡoj.o/

Noun

goyo m

1. (Galicia) joy, delight
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 1 (facsimile):

     Eſta e a primeira cantiga de loor de ſanta maria ementando os .VII. goyos que ouue de ſeu fillo.

     This is the first song of praise of Holy Mary, enumerating the 7 joys She had from Her Son.

Descendants

• Portuguese: goivo (via goyvo)