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Starken

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Stark; complete, absolute. obsolete

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

Verb
  1. 1
    To make unbending or inflexible; stiffen; make obstinate. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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