hearthstone
Americannoun
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a stone forming a hearth.
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home; fireside; hearth.
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a soft stone, or a preparation of powdered stone and clay, used to whiten or scour hearths, steps, floors, etc.
noun
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a stone that forms a hearth
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a less common word for hearth
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soft stone used to clean and whiten floors, steps, etc
Etymology
Origin of hearthstone
First recorded in 1275–1325, hearthstone is from the Middle English word hertston. See hearth, stone
Example Sentences
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For the next century or so, the rubble provided doorsteps and hearthstone for the local populace and mortar for the building trade, while the Turkish garrison used the carved figures for target practice.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
Last week the grey Walsh mustache bristled more ferociously than ever as he did legislative battle in defense of his summer hearthstone and of a governmental principle.
From Time Magazine Archive
The city culturally has been a family without a hearthstone.
From Time Magazine Archive
This noble edifice . . . will contain our hearthstone, our workshop, our temple.
From Time Magazine Archive
It had a stone mantelpiece and a slate hearthstone on which Francie could draw pictures with chalk.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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