Associations to the word «Stein»

Wiktionary

STEIN, noun. A beer mug, usually made of ceramic.
STEIN, proper noun. A patronymic surname​ from a diminutive of Stephen.
STEIN, proper noun. A surname​ anglicized from the surname Stein.

Dictionary definition

STEIN, noun. A mug intended for serving beer.
STEIN, noun. Experimental expatriate United States writer (1874-1946).

Wise words

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