risi

Faroese

[ˈɹiːsɪ]

noun
Definitions
  • giant
  • very tall and strong man

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse risi (giant) inherited from Proto-Germanic *risiz (giant).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*risiz

Gloss

giant

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