Starken

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make unbending or inflexible; stiffen; make obstinate. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Stark; complete, absolute. obsolete

    "Alas poore fellow, he ſeemeth to be a ſtarken idiot."

Synonyms

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stiffenstiffen

Example

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"Alas poore fellow, he ſeemeth to be a ſtarken idiot."

Etymology

From Middle English starkenen (“to grow strong”), equivalent to stark + -en.

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