stiffen

English

/ˈstɪfən/

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To make stiff.
(intransitive) To become stiff.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stifnen affix from English stiff.

Origin

English

stiff

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bindlestiff English
nonstiff English
overstiff English
stiff English
stiff neck English
stiff-necked English
stiff-tailed duck English
stiffener English
stiffeneth English
stiffish English
stifflike English
stiffly English
stiffnecked English
stiffness English
stiffship English
stifftail English
stiffware English
stiffy English
unstiffen English
stiff Middle English
stifnen Middle English