Steāk, n.

(stāk), n. [Icel. steik, Sw. stēk, Dan. steg, broiled meat, Icel. steikia, Sw. stēka, Dan. stēge, Fries. stēke, to broil. Cf. A-S. styċċe, sticce, a part, piece, steak, L. Ger. stuck, D. stuk, O. H. Ger. stucchi, N. H. Ger. stück, Icel. stycki, Sw. stycke, Dan. stykke.] A slice of beef, pork, venison, or the like, broiled or cut for broiling.