græja

Icelandic

/ˈkraiːja/

noun
Definitions
  • a tool, instrument or appliance, especially one perceived as clever, powerful or trendy; gadget
  • especially in plural stereo device for listening to recorded sound

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish greje derived from Norwegian greie derived from Old Norse greiði (arrangement, account, preparation).

Origin

Old Norse

greiði

Gloss

arrangement, account, preparation

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