þrumari

Icelandic

Etymology

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

Noun

þrumari n

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

References
  1. Vísir - 15. október 1914
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