Old English

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Etymology 1

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From Proto-West Germanic *staigri, from Proto-Germanic *staigriz (stair, step, scaffolding).

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Noun

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stǣġer f or n

  1. stair, step; staircase
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Etymology 2

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From Proto-West Germanic *staigr, from Proto-Germanic *staigraz.

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Adjective

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stæger

  1. steep
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