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starken

verb

Etymology

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

  1. inherited from starkenen

Definitions

  1. To make unbending or inflexible

    To make unbending or inflexible; stiffen; make obstinate.

  2. Stark

    Stark; complete, absolute.

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA