Where does “stenen” come from?
stenen (Middle English) comes from Old English stǣnan, from Proto-Germanic stainijaną — to adorn with stones.
stenen (Middle English): Composed or built of stone
Definitions
- Composed or built of stone
Ancestry of “stenen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | stǣnan | to stone, cast stones at; adorn with precious... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | stainijaną | to adorn with stones |