thikken

Middle English

/ˈθikən/

verb

Definitions

To thicken, increase in viscosity
To condense, solidify
To harden, reinforce, firm
(rare) To crowd, densify

Etymology

Affix from Middle English thicke.

Origin

Middle English

thicke

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Cognates and derived terms

thick English
þicce Old English
thicke Middle English
thickenen Middle English
thikkenes Middle English
thikly Middle English
thyckfolde Middle English