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steen
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steen, n. [AS. st. See Stone.].
- A vessel of clay or stone. Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of a well, cistern, etc.; a steening. [1913 Webster]
steen, v. t. [AS. st to adorn with stones or gems. See Stone.].
To line, as a well, with brick, stone, or other hard material. [1913 Webster]
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