Large beer mug, often earthenware and frequently with a hinged lid (5)

I believe the answer is:

stein

(Other definitions for stein that I've seen before include "Gertrude ---; US writer" , "Beer-mug" , "Inset (anag.)" , "Earthenware beer jug" , "Inset into earthenware mug for beer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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