stiffenes

Middle English

/ˈstifnɛs/

noun
Definitions
  • Stiffness, firmness, rigidness; especially in a medical context.
  • Strongness, mightiness.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English stif.

Origin

Middle English

stif

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