stein

Signification (Anglais)

A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

Concepts

chope

cruche

carafe

pot à bière

Stein

stein

pichet

Synonymes

beer mug

tankard

beer glass

jug

tankard pint

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/staɪn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Appartenant à ancien anglais: stǣna

In summary

From a regional use of German Stein (“stone”). Probably a clipping of Steingut (“stoneware”) or Steinkrug (“stone pitcher”). Compare Old English stǣna (“stone jug, a pot of stone or earth”). Doublet of stone. More at stean.