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stern


Main Entry: 1stern
Pronunciation: \ˈstərn\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English sterne, from Old English styrne; akin to Old English starian to stare — more at stare
Date: before 12th century

1 a : having a definite hardness or severity of nature or manner : austere b : expressive of severe displeasure : harsh
2 : forbidding or gloomy in appearance
3 : inexorable <stern necessity>
4 : sturdy, stout <a stern resolve>

synonyms see severe

stern·ly adverb

stern·ness \ˈstərn-nəs\ noun


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