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   Stean (stēn), n. & v. See Steen.  Spenser.
   
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   Steen (stēn), n. [AS. stǣna. 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, v. t. [AS. stǣnan 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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