Stean

From Middle English stene ("waterpot"), from Old English stǣna ("stone jug, a stean, a pot of stone or earth") and Old English stǣne ("pitcher, jug"), from Proto-Germanic *stainijōn ("stone vessel"). Cognate with Old High German steinna ("pot, saucepan"). Compare stein.

Full definition of stean

Noun

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

Derived terms

• stean-pot

From Middle English stenen, from Old English stǣnan ("to stone, cast stones at; adorn with precious stones"), from Proto-Germanic *stainijaną ("to adorn with stones"), *stainōną ("to throw stones at"). Cognate with Old High German steinen ("to adorn with stones"), Old High German steinōn ("to throw stones"), Gothic (stainjan, "to throw stones at"). .

Alternative forms

• steen

Verb

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

Noun

1. A stone.----