doði

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See also: dodi

Icelandic

Etymology

Attested as a noun since the 17th century. Compare Old Norse doðinn (numb, dead), doðna (to become numb, to become dull).

Pronunciation

Noun

doði m (genitive singular doða, no plural)

  1. numbness, lethargy
    Synonyms: deyfð, drungi
  2. paresthesia, pins and needles
    Synonyms: dofi, náladofi
  3. (veterinary medicine) milk fever

Declension

  • doðra (debility, asthenia; dodder [plant])