steek

American  

[steek, steyk] / stik, steɪk /

verb (used with object)

Scot.

1. to shut, close, fasten or lock (a window, door, or the like).

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Etymology

Origin of steek

1150–1200; Middle English (north) steken (v.), Old English stician to prick, stab

Example Sentences

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steek

For if ye come a second time, Samuel Whan, the porter, will have his orders to steek the yett in your face!”

From The Dew of Their Youth by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

O my man, my bonny man," she said, "there's nane to steek your e'en the nicht!

From The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

Syne we'll steek the door, an' lat the fire work.

From Warlock o' Glenwarlock by MacDonald, George

Shall we get you a steek, Mr. Mollett?" asked Miss O'Dwyer, hospitably, "or just a bit of bacon with a couple of eggs or so?

From Castle Richmond by Trollope, Anthony

It wad ill become me, efter a' he's dune for us, to steek the door in's face.

From David Elginbrod by MacDonald, George