kasmekktur

Etymology
Coined by the Icelandic author Halldór Laxness from the epic novel Sjálfstætt fólk ("Independent People") when describing weather conditions. From kas- from kös ("a heap") + mekktur ("with a mane"), from the noun makki ("mane").

Adjective

 * 1) probably signifying a thick heap of clouds, reminding of a horse's mane
 * 2) * Sjálfstætt fólk ("Independent People") by Halldór Laxness
 * Hann var kasmekktur á Bláfjöll, með brunagaddi og hægu skafroki, fé á innistöðu.
 * He was thick clouded at Bláfjöll, with a very strong frost and drifting winds, and livestock in the house.