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plainstones

[ pleyn-stohnz ]

plural noun

, Scot.
  2. (used with a singular verb) a flagstone walk or passageway.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plainstones1

First recorded in 1765–75; plain 1 + stone + -s 3

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Example Sentences

The first question that changed the bark of Mr Hickery, was my proposal for the side plainstones of the high street.

As it appeared, he had only known the safe plainstones of Dumfries—so at least Mary Lyon thought.

He has never ventured beyond the Plainstones of Dumfries on a cattle-fair day.

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