steven
/ˈstiːvən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stevens
Meaning · English
Voice, especially when loud or strong.
Noun
Examples
1566, William Addlington, translator, The Golden Asse, Apuleius
[…] whereby the little birds weening that the spring time had bin come, did chirp and sing in their steven melodiously […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “steven” mean?
Voice, especially when loud or strong.
Is “steven” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.