starken

English

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To make unbending or inflexible; stiffen; make obstinate.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English starkenen (grow strong) suffix from English stark (shortening of stark raving mad).

Origin

English

stark

Gloss

shortening of stark raving mad

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Cognates and derived terms

stark English
starkers English
starkish English
starkly English
starkness English
stark Middle English
starkenen Middle English