stein

Pronunciation: /staɪn/

The English word “stein” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

Etymology

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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