stillstand

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) A period of time during which a glacier, etc. remains stationary.
  • (obsolete) A standstill.

Etymology

Compound from English still + English stand (an object which supports things).

Origin

English

stand

Gloss

an object which supports things

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