Limburgish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Limburgish and Old Limburgish stein, from Proto-West Germanic *stain, from Proto-Germanic *stainaz.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Schtäin m (plural Schtäin, diminutive Schtäinke̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling, Southeast of the Panningen-line)

  1. stone, rock
  2. pit, stone (core of a fruit)
  3. (uncountable) stone (hard substance)
  4. (historical) stone (unit of weight, equivalent to five pounds)
  5. calcium buildup (especially in cooking equipment)

Usage notes

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  • The plural can be distinguished from the singular by the tonal accent.