Definitions For Stean

Etymology 1

From Middle English stene, , waterpot, from {{inh, en, ang, stǣna, t=stone jug, a stean, a pot of stone or earth}} and {{inh, en, ang, stǣne, t=pitcher, jug}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *stainijǭ, t=stone vessel}}. Cognate with {{cog, goh, steinna, t=pot, saucepan}}. 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 {{inh, en, ang, stǣnan, , to stone, cast stones at; adorn with precious stones}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *stainijaną, , to adorn with stones}}, *stainōną, , to throw stones at. Cognate with {{cog, goh, steinen, , to adorn with stones}}, {{cog, goh, steinon, steinōn, to throw stones}}, {{cog, got, 𐍃𐍄𐌰𐌹𐌽𐌾𐌰𐌽, , to throw stones at}}.

Alternative forms

steen

Verb

{{en-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