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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1835
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STARKEN, v. To make stark, or strong, to consolidate, give strength or energy to. Also in n.Eng. dial.Dmf. 1835 Carlyle Letters (Norton) II. 319:
Except supper starken me a little, and I be tempted to resume.
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