Etymology

chalkstone

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Today it means: A mass or piece of chalk. Full definition →

Old English ċealcstān
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  1. Old English · inherited fromċealcstān
  2. English todaychalkstone

From Old English ċealcstān, equivalent to chalk + stone.

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