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1.
stevenen
v.(2)
6 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
To ascend;
stevenen up
;
ben stevenide
.
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2.
stemmen
v.(1)
3 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
To consider, think; -- also refl.; also, consider how (to do sth.), determine.
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3.
steven(e
n.(2)
Additional spellings:
stevene
36 quotations in 3 senses
Sense / Definition
A command, an order;
stonden at (to) steven
, to obey the command (of sb.);
stonden ayenes (withstonden) steven
, fail to obey the command (of sb.).
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stemmen
v.(2)
10 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) To stop, halt; stand about, tarry;
stemmen of stevene
, cease (one's) speech, stop talking;
stemmen stille
, remain silent; (b) to stop (liquid) from flowing out of a container; delay (a step); (c)…
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