rijmreus

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrɛi̯m.røːs/

noun
Definitions
  • (mythology) ice giant, frost giant

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish rijm (hoarfrost, rime, rhyme) + Dutch, Flemish reus (giant)derived from Old Norse hrímþurs.

Origin

Old Norse

hrímþurs

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