STARCH


Meaning of STARCH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' stärch

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English sterchen, probably from Old English *stercan to stiffen; akin to Old English stearc stiff ― more at STARK

Date: 15th century

: to stiffen with or as if with starch

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