þrumari
Icelandic
Etymology
Literally "thunderer", from þruma (“thunder”), as rye bread may cause flatulence. Mentioned as being common amongst sailors in 1914.[1]
Noun
þrumari n
- (mildly humorous) rye bread (usually sweetened)
- Synonym: rúgbrauð
- (obsolete) man who talks very loud
References
- Vísir - 15. október 1914