Stift

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃtɪft/

noun
Definitions
  • pen
  • (electronics) pin
  • pin short metal rod
  • pencil ()
  • stylus

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German steft, stift inherited from Old High German steft, stift derived from Proto-Indo-European *steypós.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*steypós

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