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See more synonyms for stein on Thesaurus.com a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer. the quantity of beer or other liquid contained in a stein. Show More
Origin of stein 1900–05; <
German: literally,
stone Stein [stahyn for 1, 3 ; shtahyn for 2 ]
Gertrude, 1874–1946, U.S. author in France. Hein·rich Frie·drich Karl [hahyn -r ikh fr ee -dr ikh kahr l] /ˈhaɪn rɪx ˈfri drɪx kɑrl/ Baron vom und zum [fawm oo nt tsoo m] /fɔm ʊnt tsʊm/ 1757–1831, German statesman. William Howard, 1911–80, U.S. biochemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1972. Show More
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Related Words for stein chalice ,
kettle ,
jar ,
pot ,
crate ,
packet ,
vessel ,
dish ,
storage ,
bowl ,
carton ,
jug ,
pail ,
utensil ,
vase ,
capsule ,
sack ,
pouch ,
box ,
tank Examples from the Web for stein Contemporary Examples of stein Stein and Harry, almost always dressed completely in black, are shot walking down sidewalks, dark glasses fixed in place.
Stein and Harry were together from 1973 to 1989, and have remained close.
Solomon recounts a recurring Socratic dialogue between Robbins and Stein , Bock, and Harnick.
Is Stein opposed to Palestinian violence because it is violent, or because it is Palestinian?
Yes, as Stein should have said, it is real, but we are not really there.
Historical Examples of stein "Better at tree months,—we can always renew," said Stein , calmly.
I tried to do my duty by Stein , but I had also other matters to think of.
Said he was sure Mr. Stein did not mean him to keep me for nothing.
A present from Stein , it seems—in exchange for that ring, you know.
In this he was actuated by a sense of duty; he had to look after Stein 's business, he said.
British Dictionary definitions for stein an earthenware beer mug, esp of a German design the quantity contained in such a mug Show More
Word Origin for stein German, literally: stone
(staɪn ) Gertrude. 1874–1946, US writer, resident in Paris (1903–1946). Her works include Three Lives (1908) and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (1933)(German ʃtain ) Heinrich Friedrich Carl (ˈhainrɪç ˈfriːdrɪç karl), Baron Stein. 1757–1831, Prussian statesman, who contributed greatly to the modernization of Prussia and played a major role in the European coalition against Napoleon (1813–15)(stiːn ) Jock, real name John. 1922–85, Scottish footballer and manager: managed Celtic (1965–78) and Scotland (1978–85)Show More
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Word Origin and History for stein n. 1855, from German Stein , shortened form of Steinkrug "stone jug," from Stein "stone" (see stone (n.)) + Krug "jug, jar."
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Stein [stīn] William Howard 1911-1980
American biochemist. He shared a 1972 Nobel Prize for pioneering studies of ribonuclease. Show More
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