Ov'en (ŭv'n), n.

n. [A-S. ofen, O. Fries. & D. oven, O. H. Ger. ofan, ovan, N. H. Ger. ofen, Icel. ofn, Dan. ovn, Sw. ugn, Goth. auhns.] A place arched over with brick or stone work, for baking, heating, or drying any substance; hence, any structure, whether fixed or portable, which may be heated for baking or like uses.