Steven \Ste"ven\, n. [AS. stefn, stemn, voice; akin to D. stem,
   G. stimme, Goth. stibna.]
   1. Voice; speech; language. [Obs. or Scot.]
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            Ye have as merry a steven
            As any angel hath that is in heaven.  --Chaucer.
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   2. An outcry; a loud call; a clamor. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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   To set steven, to make an appointment. [Obs.]
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            They setten steven for to meet
            To playen at the dice.                --Chaucer.
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