santstein

Old High German

Etymology

From sant +‎ stein; literally 'sand-stone', i.e. stones that are like sand (in terms of their multitude and small size).

Noun

santstein m

  1. pebble, gravel

Declension

Declension of santstein (masculine a-stem)
case singular plural
nominative santstein santsteinā, santsteina
accusative santstein santsteinā, santsteina
genitive santsteines santsteino
dative santsteine santsteinum
instrumental santsteinu —

References

  • Köbler, Gerhard, Althochdeutsches Wörterbuch, (6. Auflage) 2014
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