mala

Old Norse

verb
Definitions
  • to grind
  • to make a grinding sound, e.g. to purr (of a cat)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *malaną (grind, grindVerb).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*malaną

Gloss

grind, grindVerb

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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