hwamstan

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hwamm (corner, angle) + stan (stone, rock).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxwɑm.stɑːn/, [ˈʍɑm.stɑːn]

Noun

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hwamstān m

  1. cornerstone, corner stone, foundation (figurative)
    In hēafut huomstānes
    In the head of the cornerstone

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