General
stoor
What does stoor mean?
Dust, especially fine household dust or a cloud of it.
"Look at aw the stoor on that shelf."
Origin
Scots, from Old French 'estour' (tumult) / related to 'stir', for swirling dust.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stoor' mean?
Dust — especially fine household dust or a swirling cloud of it.
How is 'stoor' used?
You'd point at a dusty surface and say 'look at all the stoor on that shelf'.
Is 'stoor' spelled any other way?
Yes, it's also spelled 'stour', which shares roots with the idea of a swirling stir of dust.
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