donkey stone en · NOUN
Etymology
The donkey brand was originally the trademark of a Manchester company called Edward Read & Son.
Meanings
- (historical) A kind of scouring block, used mainly in the mill towns of nothern England to highlight the leading edge of stone steps.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| donkey stones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |