corner stoon

Middle English

/ˈkɔrnər(ə) stɔːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A cornerstone; a keystone.
  • (figurative) A foundation on which something is built; an innovator.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English corner + Middle English stoon.

Origin

Middle English

stoon

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