Etymology
Origin of paver
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at pave, -er 1
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But not just any rust stain: This one had really hit its mature stride, crusting corroded metal onto the unsealed paver surface — sort of like iron-oxide barnacles.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Custom chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, custom patterned flooring, massive garden room with indoor pool, Brick paver patio, two-car garage, 425 feet of riverfront footage, century-old trees.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
Most of the money came from families that donated $250 for each stone paver they wanted to have inscribed with a veteran’s name.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2022
The helicopter photographed the intersection of Séítah with the paver unit that Perseverance is currently exploring—important to confirming whether the pavers are, in fact, older.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 21, 2021
See him oleaginate his grin at the sight of a passing painted paver.
From Europe After 8:15 by Thomas H. Benton
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