Llwyd

Llwyd
/hlooh"id/; Eng. /loyd/, n. Welsh Legend.
a magician who avenged his friend Gwawl upon Pryderi, the son of Pwyll, by casting various spells upon Pryderi and his estate.
Also, Lloyd.

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