Steen (?), n. [AS. stna. 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.
© Webster 1913.
Steen, v. t. [AS. stnan to adorn with stones or gems. See Stone.]
To line, as a well, with brick, stone, or other hard material.
[Written also
stean, and
stein.]
© Webster 1913.