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Stevin, Stevyn, v. [Late north. ME steven (Alph. Tales), ON stefna.] a. intr. To direct one's course, to sail. b. tr. To sail (a ship) in a particular direction. —a. 1513 Doug. v i 57.
Towart the port thai stevyn, The followand wynd blew strek thar saill furth evyn —b. 1513 Doug. vii i 22.
To turn thar course he gan his feris command, And stevin thar schippis to the sammyn land