# steeping

Pronunciation: say "STEEP-ing" /ˈstiːpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of steep. — present participle and gerund of steep
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of steep. Use this form when something is soaking in liquid right now or to name the action.
   - _The dried fruit is steeping in warm syrup to soak up the sweetness._
   - _Steeping the herbs too long can turn the drink bitter._

## Noun

2. An act of soaking something in liquid; a thorough wetting.
   - Simple: A soaking of something in water or another liquid until it is wet through.
   - _A slow steeping in brine gave the olives their deep flavor._
   - _The recipe calls for an overnight steeping of the dried mushrooms._
3. A sterling penny made with less silver, used in Ireland in the 1200s and prohibited during Edward I's reign.
   - Simple: An old, low-quality silver penny used in Ireland in the 1200s, later banned by the king.
   - _The trader weighed each steeping carefully, suspicious of its thin silver._
   - _Royal officials seized every steeping they found in the market stalls._

## Origin

This word comes from the name of Stephen de Fulbourn, who served as bishop of Waterford, archbishop of Tuam, and treasurer and justiciar of Ireland during the 1270s and 1280s.

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