starchedness

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noun

The quality or state of being starched

“the starchedness of linen”

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Meanings

nounstarchedness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe quality or state of being starched

    the starchedness of linen

  2. uncountablestiffness in manners; formality.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
starchness

Origin

From starched + -ness.

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Cite this entry
APA

starchedness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/starchedness

MLA

“starchedness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/starchedness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “starchedness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/starchedness.

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