steaven

Etymology
See.

Noun

 * 1) * 1825 (original: ????), Robert Nares, “A” Glossary, Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names and Allusions to Customs, Proverbs &c. which Have Been Thought to Require Illustration, in the Works of English Authors, Particularly Shakespeare, and His Comtemporaries, page 765, quoting Ellis's Specimen of Ancient English Poetry, iii, 121:
 * Stephen kept his steaven, and to the time he gave, Came to demand what penance he should have.
 * Stephen kept his steaven, and to the time he gave, Came to demand what penance he should have.