Steads meaning : A place, or spot, in general. A place where a person normally rests; a seat. An inhabited place; a settlement, city, town etc. An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm. The frame on which a bed is laid; a bedstead. (in phrases) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor. An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases). To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful. To fill stead or place of. One's partner in a romantic relationship.