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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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