plainstanes

plainstanes
\\ˈplānˌstānz\ noun plural
Etymology: plain (IV) + plural of stane stone
Scotland : a flagstone sidewalk

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plainˈstanes plural noun (Scot)
Flagstones, pavement (also plainˈstones)
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Main Entry: ↑plain

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