STEENING

Etymology

Noun

steening (plural steenings)

The hard lining of a well.

Verb

steening

present participle of steen

Source: Wiktionary


Steen"ing, n.

Definition: A lining made of brick, stone, or other hard material, as for a well. [Written also steaning.]

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.]

Definition: To line, as a well, with brick, stone, or other hard material. [Written also stean, and stein.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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