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Steen

[ steyn ]

noun

  1. Jan [yahn], 1626–79, Dutch painter.


Steen

1

/ stɪən /

noun

  1. (in South Africa) the white grape variety known elsewhere as Chenin Blanc
  2. any of the white wines made from this grape


Steen

2

/ steɪn /

noun

  1. SteenJan16261679MDutchARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Jan (jɑn). 1626–79, Dutch genre painter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Steen1

Afrikaans

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Example Sentences

Used to be a court interpreter down at Essex Market—knows about steen languages.

He led good and strong, me burning the wind behind and 'steen Spaniards spread out in the rear.

It is signed both by Brakenburg and Jan Steen, and bears everywhere marks of the careful assistance of the latter.

Born and died at Haerlem, he painted country scenes in the style of Steen and Brouwer.

This latter comparison happily expresses the dramatic and intellectual quality of Steen's best works.

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