HEARTHSTONE


Meaning of HEARTHSTONE in English

/hahrth"stohn'/ , n.

1. a stone forming a hearth.

2. home; fireside; hearth.

3. a soft stone, or a preparation of powdered stone and clay, used to whiten or scour hearths, steps, floors, etc.

[ 1275-1325; ME hertston. See HEARTH, STONE ]

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