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Etymology of the English word whinstone

the English word whinstone
derived from the English word stone
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *stainaz
derived from the English word whin
derived from the English word quin

Date

The earliest known usage of whinstone in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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