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Origin and Etymology of steg
Middle English stegge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic steggi drake, gander
Origin and Etymology of steg
probably from 1steg
Definition of steg-
: covering plate or fold
- stegodon
- stegocarpous
Origin and Etymology of steg-
Greek stegē, stegos roof, from stegein to cover
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