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eaglestone

noun
/ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/UK

Etymology

From eagle + stone, because it was said to be found in eagles' nests.

  1. derived from *steyh₂-✻ — “to stiffen”
  2. inherited from *stainaz✻ — “stone”
  3. inherited from *stain✻
  4. inherited from stān
  5. inherited from ston
  6. compounded as eaglestone — “eagle + stone”

Definitions

  1. A concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside such that it makes a…

    A concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside such that it makes a rattling noise, formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes.

    • There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].

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