I. ˈs(h)tōlən noun
( plural stollen )
Etymology: German, from Middle High German stolle, literally, post, support, from Old High German stollo; akin to Old High German stellen to set, place — more at stall
: a repeated section in a meistergesang corresponding to the exposition in classical sonata form — compare abgesang
II. noun
( plural stollen or stollens )
Etymology: German stolle, stollen, from Old High German stollo post, support
: a sweet yeast bread containing fruit and nuts usually made in a long oval loaf