stein

Faience beer stein

Meaning

Noun

A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

Origin

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

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