drēgns

Etymology
From (with an adjectivizing suffix -n, and expressive lengthening of the e; compare dialectal variant  with short e), from  (whence also, q.v.) with an extra suffix -gʰ. From the original meaning, “to tear” > “to skin, to flay,” a number of other meanings were developed, relating to something unpleasant or repulsive (compare ); in the case of, unpleasant cold and humidity. Cognates include 🇨🇬.

Adjective

 * 1)  cold and humid