What is stump? How to use in English

The origin of the word "stump" can be traced back to the Old English word "stæmp" which meant "wooden beam" or "timber." The word evolved over time, and by the Middle English period, it had come to mean a "tree trunk" left behind after felling a tree. The word "stump" was first recorded in the English language during the late 14th century, and it has remained relatively unchanged in meaning ever since. The word "stump" may also have been influenced by its Old Norse cognate "stamp" which referred to a "stump" or "trunk." The influence of Old Norse on the English language was particularly strong during the Viking Age when Norsemen settled in England, leaving behind their language and culture. The modern use of "stump" has expanded beyond its original meaning to include any remaining part of something that has been cut off or removed, such as a nail stump or a dental stump. However, in forestry and logging, "stump" still primarily refers to the leftover part of a tree trunk after felling.