Steem

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gleam of light; a flame. obsolete
  2. 2
    Value. obsolete
Verb
  1. 1
    To value, to esteem. obsolete

    "His life he steemed dearer than his friend […]."

Example

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"His life he steemed dearer than his friend […]."

Etymology

Apheretic form of esteem.

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