Definition of steem

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Steelyard (n.) A form of balance in which the body to be weighed is suspended from the shorter arm of a lever, which turns on a fulcrum, and a counterpoise is caused to slide upon the longer arm to produce equilibrium, its place upon this arm (which is notched or graduated) indicating the weight; a Roman balance; -- very commonly used also in the plural form, steelyards..

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Esteem :: Esteem (v. t.) High estimation or value; great regard; favorable opinion, founded on supposed worth..
Think :: Think (v. t.) To believe; to consider; to esteem.
Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities..
Mullet :: Mullet (n.) Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called also gray mullets. They are found on the coasts of both continents, and are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species are Mugil capito of Europe, and M. cephalus which occurs both on the European and American coasts..
Crayfish :: Crayfish (n.) Any crustacean of the family Astacidae, resembling the lobster, but smaller, and found in fresh waters. Crawfishes are esteemed very delicate food both in Europe and America. The North American species are numerous and mostly belong to the genus Cambarus. The blind crawfish of the Mammoth Cave is Cambarus pellucidus. The common European species is Astacus fluviatilis..
Miniver :: Miniver (n.) A fur esteemed in the Middle Ages as a part of costume. It is uncertain whether it was the fur of one animal only or of different animals.
Depreciate :: Depreciate (v. t.) To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.
Proud :: Proud (superl.) Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one's excellences; hence, arrogant; haughty; lordly; presumptuous..
Adore :: Adore (v. t.) To love in the highest degree; to regard with the utmost esteem and affection; to idolize.
Have :: Have (v. t.) To hold, regard, or esteem..
Magnify :: Magnify (v. t.) To increase the importance of; to augment the esteem or respect in which one is held.
Disrespect :: Disrespect (n.) Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.
Reverence :: Reverence (n.) Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration..
Stem :: Steem (v. i.) To gleam.
Steem :: Steem (n. & v.) See Esteem.
Estimable :: Estimable (a.) Worth of esteem or respect; deserving our good opinion or regard.
Disrespectful :: Disrespectful (a.) Wanting in respect; manifesting disesteem or lack of respect; uncivil; as, disrespectful behavior..
Self-respect :: Self-respect (n.) Respect for one's self; regard for one's character; laudable self-esteem.
Disappreciate :: Disappreciate (v. t.) To undervalue; not to esteem.
Pride :: Pride (v. t.) To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively..
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