steep, steepe, step, stepe

& subst. [A. S. steap =steep, high, lofty; O. Fris. stap high; Icel. steypdhr steep, rising high: A. S. step an =to erect, to exalt.] A. As adjective: 1. Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending with great inclination; precipitous. IMG:content-0260.png:[blocks in formation] *steēp'-en, v. i. [Eng.steep, a.;-en.] To become steep, or steeper. steēp-er, s . [Eng. steep , v.; -er .] A vat in which the indigo-plant is soaked for maceration, previous to soaking in the beating-vat.