"pou sto" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, literally "where I may stand", in reference to the reputed saying of Archimedes: "Give me where I may stand and I will move the whole world with my steelyard." Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} pou sto
  1. A place to stand upon; a locus standi; a foundation or basis for operations.
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