CURBSTONE

curbstone, kerbstone

(noun) a paving stone forming part of a curb

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

curbstone (plural curbstones)

United States alternative spelling of kerbstone

Anagrams

• subnector

Source: Wiktionary


Curb"stone` (krb"stn`), n.

Definition: A stone Curbstone broker.See under Broker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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