smøre

Norwegian

verb
Definitions
  • to lubricate, grease, oil, smear
  • to wax (skis)
  • to butter (bread), spread (e.g. margarine)

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse smyrja.

Origin

Old Norse

smyrja

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