Definition of Stew. Meaning of Stew. Synonyms of Stew
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Definition of Stew
Stew Stew Stew, v. i.
To be seethed or cooked in a slow, gentle manner, or in heat
and moisture.
Stew Stew Stew, n. [OE. stue, stuwe, OF. estuve. See Stew, v. t.]
1. A place of stewing or seething; a place where hot bathes
are furnished; a hothouse. [Obs.]
As burning [AE]tna from his boiling stew Doth belch
out flames. --Spenser.
The Lydians were inhibited by Cyrus to use any
armor, and give themselves to baths and stews.
--Abp. Abbot.
2. A brothel; -- usually in the plural. --Bacon. South.
There be that hate harlots, and never were at the
stews. --Aschman.
3. A prostitute. [Obs.] --Sir A. Weldon.
4. A dish prepared by stewing; as, a stewof pigeons.
5. A state of agitating excitement; a state of worry;
confusion; as, to be in a stew. [Colloq.]
Stew Stew Stew, n. [Cf. Stow.]
1. A small pond or pool where fish are kept for the table; a
vivarium. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] --Chaucer. Evelyn.
2. An artificial bed of oysters. [Local, U.S.]
