stoner

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
  2. adjective of any of various dull tannish or grey colors

Etymology

From Middle English stoner, stonere, stonare, staner, equivalent to stone + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).

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Synonyms

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