kjaftur

Faroese

noun
Definitions
  • mouth (of an animal), jaws
  • mouth, puss, trap
  • muzzle (of a gun etc.)

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse kjaptr, kjapta (gabble, chatter).

Origin

Old Norse

kjapta

Gloss

gabble, chatter

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