stækja

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Icelandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Attested since the 18th century, from the adjective stækur (foul-smelling). Compare Norwegian stæk ((bad) smell), Jutlandic stæg (bad smell).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

stækja f (genitive singular stækju, no plural)

  1. a powerful and unpleasant odour; stench

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