steen

Steen, n. Etym: [AS. st. See Stone.] [Written also stean.] 1. A vessel of clay or stone. "An huge great earth-pot steane." Spenser. 2. A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of a well, cistern, etc.; a steening. Steen, v. t. Etym: [AS. st to adorn with stones or gems. See Stone.] Defn: To line, as a well, with brick, stone, or other hard material. [Written also stean, and stein.]

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