stee

1) A north-country word for a ladder, noted in counties where Scandinavian influence was strong.

1522 paid for a ste to the kirk, xvijd , York

1559 two longe stiis, Castleford

1561 Item 3 stees or Ladders, Spaldington

1563 Thre stees alias ledders, Knayton

1596 Item Fyve stees Longer and shorter, Knaresborough.

dates 1522 1559 1561 1563 1596

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