hryggbrjóta
Icelandic
/ˈr̥ɪkː.prjouːta/
verb-strong
Definitions
- (transitive) to break someone's spine
- (transitive) to turn turn somebody down, to refuse (someone's) amorous attentions
Etymology
Compound from Icelandic hryggur (spine) + Icelandic brjóta (break).
Origin
Icelandic
brjóta
Gloss
break
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process