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Etymology edit

From Middle High German stouf, from Old High German stouf, from Proto-Germanic, existing as a drinking vessel name as well in Middle Low German stōp, Old English stēap, English stoup, Old Norse staup.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ʃtaʊ̯f/
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  • Rhymes: -aʊ̯f

Noun edit

Stauf m (strong, genitive Staufes or Staufs, plural Stäufe or Staufe) (obsolete)

  1. a cylindrical or slightly conical drinking vessel without a stem, typically with no handle, beaker

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