kerling
Icelandic
/ˈcʰɛrtliŋk/, /ˈcʰɛtliŋk/
noun
Definitions
- (old) woman
- (chiefly) a lower-class woman, as opposed to frú (frú), dama (dama), maddama (maddama)
- (derogatory) wuss, wimp (referring to a man or boy)
- (informal) wife
- a general term of endearment for a female; girl, old girl
Etymology
Derived from Old Norse kerling (kelson).
Origin
Old Norse
kerling
Gloss
kelson