greipa

Faroese

/ˈkɹaiːpa/

verb
Definitions
  • to bind/tie in pairs
  • to bind/tie two fish together in order to dry or ferment them

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse greipa (grab, grip).

Origin

Old Norse

greipa

Gloss

grab, grip

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