starch
/ˈstɑɹt͡ʃ/ adjective C2- Stiff; precise; rigid.
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Of course it wasn’t exactly necessary to starch Matthew’s handkerchiefs!
I shall attend to the ironing and baking beautifully--you needn’t fear that I’ll starch the handkerchiefs or flavor the cake with liniment.”
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