Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A pavement or stepping-stone.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun Prov. Eng. A pavement or stepping-stone.

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  • noun UK, dialect A pavement or stepping stone.

Etymologies

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Welsh sarn a causeway, paving.

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Examples

  • In places where the firm rock broke through the soil and gave solid footing, the raised sarn remained visible as a trodden pathway needing no ramp of stones, but always maintained its undeviating line ahead.

    His Disposition 2010

  • What I like about them was that they offer e-sarn dishes last I knew, which are not often found on Thai restaurant menus around here.

    Reading, Writing, Cooking and Crafting: If it keeps mice away, I don't want it on my cloth napkins... Kate 2006

  • "The sarn difference bet, ,een the envelope and the text?"

    The Moving Finger Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1942

  • Funny nonetheless) and Sin City. sarn says Sorry to say this, but I actually liked the movie more than the graphic novel, especially the ending.

    Obsessed With Film 2009

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