drjúgur

Icelandic

/ˈtrjuːʏr/

adj
Definitions
  • substantial, considerable
  • lasting
  • self-important, conceited
  • consequential

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse drjúgr (extensive, sufficient) inherited from Proto-Germanic *dreugaz (enduring, lasting, extensive, firm) root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰrewgʰ- (deceive, serve, hold fast, support, hold, mislead, be other, serve one's tribe, be second, injure).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰrewgʰ-

Gloss

deceive, serve, hold fast, support, hold, mislead, be other, serve one's tribe, be second, injure

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