STONER


Meaning of STONER in English

I. ˈstōnə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English staner, stoner, from stanen, stonen to stone + -er — more at stone

: one that stones:

a. : one that pelts with stones especially with intent to kill

b. : one that walls with stones

c.

(1) : a device for removing stones from stone fruit (as cherries)

(2) : a device for cleaning stones from coffee or wheat

d. : a worker who removes bloom from tanned leather with pumice

e. : a worker who rubs rough edges and burrs from small watch parts or sharpens balance staffs with an oilstone

II. noun

: one who habitually uses drugs or alcohol

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