plainstones

American  

[pleyn-stohnz] / ˈpleɪnˌstoʊnz /

Also plainstanes

plural noun

Scot.

1. flagstones.

2. (used with a singular verb) a flagstone walk or passageway.

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Etymology

Origin of plainstones

First recorded in 1765–75; plain ¹ + stone + -s ³

Example Sentences

The first question that changed the bark of Mr Hickery, was my proposal for the side plainstones of the high street. 

From The Provost by Galt, John

Of the plagues that were from the plainstones, I have given an exemplary specimen in the plea between old perjink Miss Peggy Dainty, and the widow Fenton, that was commonly called the Tappit-hen. 

From The Provost by Galt, John

As it appeared, he had only known the safe plainstones of Dumfries—so at least Mary Lyon thought.

From The Dew of Their Youth by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)