Stean

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Stean \Stean\ (st[=e]n), n. & v.
     See {Steen}. --Spenser.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:



  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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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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