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| stein [ stīn ] (plural steins) |
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1. earthenware beer mug: a large beer mug, especially a German earthenware or pewter one, often with a hinged lid
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2. quantity of beer: the amount of beer or other liquid that a stein holds
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| [Mid-19th century. < German, shortening of Steinkrug "stoneware mug"] |
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