stiffen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make stiff.
  2. To become stiff.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɪfən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stiffen.wav

Word forms

stiffen stiffens stiffening stiffened

Etymology

From Middle English stifnen, equivalent to stiff + -en.

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