stein

Betekenis (Engels)

A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

Synoniemen

beer mug

beer glass

tankard pint

Vertalingen

πήλινη κανάτα

tassa de cervesa

Mark Aurel Stein

Bierseidel

στάμνα

gerra de cervesa

Frequentie

C2
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/staɪn/
Etymologie (Engels)

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.

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