Definitions For Stean

Etymology 1

From Middle English stene, , waterpot, from and , from . Cognate with . Compare stein.

Noun

STEAN (plural STEANs) A vessel made of clay or stone; a pot of stone or earth. A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of a well, cistern, etc.; a steening. (UK, dialectal) A stone. (UK, dialectal) A large box of stones used for pressing cheese; a cheese-press.

Derived terms

stean-pot

Etymology 2

From Middle English stenen, from , from , *stainōną, , to throw stones at. Cognate with , , .

Alternative forms

steen

Verb

To pelt with stones; throw stones at; stone. To fit with stones; mend, line, pave, etc. with stones. : to stean a well

Noun

STEAN (plural STEANs) A stone.

Anagrams

Antes, Teans, Tenas, antes, etnas, nates, neats, senat, stane