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Definition: stean
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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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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