The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Stean \Stean\ (st[=e]n), n. & v.
See Steen. --Spenser.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Steen \Steen\ (st[=e]n), n. [AS. st[=ae]na. See Stone.]
[Written also stean.]
1. A vessel of clay or stone. "An huge great earth-pot
steane." --Spenser.
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2. A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of
a well, cistern, etc.; a steening.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Steen \Steen\, v. t. [AS. st[=ae]nan to adorn with stones or
gems. See Stone.]
To line, as a well, with brick, stone, or other hard
material. [Written also stean, and stein.]
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