ris

Swedish

/ˈris/

noun-unc-irreg-n
Definitions
  • small shrubs, such as blueberry and lingonberry, mostly in compounds: blåbärsris, lingonris
  • twigs in a heap or as for a broom
  • a spanking
  • negative criticism

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse hrís.

Origin

Old Norse

hrís

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