GRUMLY


Meaning of GRUMLY in English

ˈgrəmli adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: probably from obsolete English grummel sediment, dregs (probably of Scandinavian origin) + English -y; akin to Swedish grummel sediment, dregs

now chiefly Scotland : turbid and troubled

cold and watery grew the wind and grumly grew the sea — Sir Patrick Spens

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