What is the origin of the word "flagstone"?
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German "gestein"
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Norse "flaga"
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English "flag"
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English "flagon"
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Flagstone comes from Old Norse 'flaga' (layer of stone or slate), brought to England by Norse settlers. It refers to a flat stone slab used for paving or flooring. English 'flag' and 'flagon' are unrelated words, and German 'gestein' (stone) is a cognate but not the origin. The Norse connection reflects Viking influence on English construction terminology.