Grobian
Pronunciation: /ˈɡroː.bi̯aːn/
“Grobian” is a German word. Its meaning in English:
noun
Etymology
First attested in the 15th century in the form Grobianus, shortened by the 16th century. Humorous formation from grob (“coarse”) + Latin -iānus (“-ian”). Compare Schlendrian and further Dummerjan, Liederjan (also Dummrian, Liedrian).
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