Where does “naggrís” come from?
naggrís (Icelandic) comes from Icelandic grís, from Old Norse gríss, from Proto-Germanic *grīsaną — to shudder, to shake.
naggrís (Icelandic): guinea pig
Definitions
- guinea pig
Ancestry of “naggrís”, step by step
naggrís traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Icelandic grís
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | grís | piglet; pig; a lucky guess |
| 2 | Old Norse | gríss | young pig, piglet |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | *grīsaną | to shudder, to shake |
via Icelandic naga
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | naga | to gnaw |