Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*(s)teg-
5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *(s)teg-, most common first.
- stayTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
- tileA regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.
- thatchStraw, rushes, or similar, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.
- staccatoAn articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
- sea stackA pillar of rock that rises from the ocean, formed by surrounding softer ground eroding away.