stean

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. [1913 Webster]

2. A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of a well, cistern, etc.; a steening. [1913 Webster]


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