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cornerstone

English

Alternative forms

  • corner stone

Etymology

From Middle English corner stoon; equivalent to corner +? stone. The figurative sense in part after Psalm 118:22, quoted several times in the New Testament.

Noun

cornerstone (plural cornerstones)

  1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
  3. (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

Translations

Coordinate terms

  • foundation stone
  • keystone
  • milestone
  • quoin
  • touchstone

Further reading

  • cornerstone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

  • nonsecretor

Middle English

Noun

cornerstone

  1. Alternative form of corner stoon

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flagstone

English

Etymology

flag +? stone

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?flæ?.st??n/

Noun

flagstone (plural flagstones)

  1. A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing.
  2. One of several types of rock easily split and suitable for making flagstones.

Translations

See also

  • flag

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