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steeper.

A vessel, vat, or cistern in which things are steeped.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun

  1. A vessel, vat, or cistern in which things are steeped.

  2. The stem of a shrub or small tree in a hedgerow, often laid by being partially cut through at the base in the process of laying a hedge.

  3. A downpour; a soaking rain.

    England · Scotland
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)tew- Proto-Indo-European *(s)tewp-der.? Proto-Germanic *staupaz Proto-West Germanic *staup Old English stēap Middle English steep English steep English -er English steeper From steep + -er.

adj

  1. comparative form of steep: more steep

    comparative · form-of
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)tew- Proto-Indo-European *(s)tewp-der.? Proto-Germanic *staupaz Proto-West Germanic *staup Old English stēap Middle English steep English steep English -er English steeper From steep + -er.

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