Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *Wīhastainaz, equivalent to wēoh (sanctuary, holy place) +‎ stān (stone). Cognate with Old Norse Vésteinn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwe͜oːxˌstɑːn/

Proper noun

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Wēohstān f

  1. a male given name

Declension

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