Weinstein

/ˈwaɪnstaɪn/ proper noun

Definition

A German-Jewish surname meaning 'wine stone,' also associated with disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.

Etymology

From German 'Wein' (wine) and 'Stein' (stone), originally referring to wine sediment or tartar. Common Ashkenazi Jewish surname.

Kelly Says

The surname ironically connects to wine-making traditions, but became globally infamous due to the #MeToo movement's origins with Harvey Weinstein's crimes.

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