Steen

=

Earthenware pot / Jar

In the black country we say:

Steen

This translates to:

Earthenware pot / Jar

Example Sentence

Me nan used to keep 'er pickled onions in a big steen.

Description

'Steen' (or 'steyn') is an older word, used in the Black Country, for an earthenware pot, jar, or vessel, often used for pickling or storing food.

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