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steamie en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈstiːmi/ (UK)

Etymology

From steam + -ie.

Meanings

1. (Scotland) A public area for washing clothes.
   • I took a job in the steamie down on Cauldrum Street And I fell in love with a laundry girl Who was working next to me 1994, Richard Thompson, Beeswing:
   • There were steps up to the swimming baths' door. The next one along was for the steamie. Women went in there to wash all their laundry and clothes. 2008, James Kelman, Kieron Smith, Boy, Penguin, published 2009, page 74:
2. (Quebec) A hot dog made of a steamed sausage in a bun, often topped with onion and mustard.

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