n. A beer mug, especially one that is large or decorated. [German, probably short for Steinkrug, stone jug : Stein, stone (from Middle High German, from Old High German; see stāi- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + Krug, jug.] (click for a larger image) stein |
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