þrumari

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Icelandic

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Etymology

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Literally "thunderer", from þruma (thunder), as rye bread may cause flatulence. Mentioned as being common amongst sailors in 1914.[1]

Noun

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þrumari n

  1. (mildly humorous) rye bread (usually sweetened)
    Synonym: rúgbrauð
  2. (obsolete) man who talks very loud

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