1. Powys - Noun
2. Powys - Proper noun
British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)
British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)
British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)
Source: WordNetAfter the Roman occupation of Britain ended in the 5th century, the Shropshire area was in the eastern part of the Welsh Kingdom of Powys ; known in Welsh poetry as the Paradise of Powys. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
It borders Powys and Wrexham in Wales to the west and north-west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east and Herefordshire to the south. Source: Internet
Llywelyn's surviving brother Rhodri (who had been exiled from Wales since 1272) survived and held manors in Gloucestershire, Cheshire, Surrey, and Powys and died around 1315. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet