stern
The origin and history of stern.
Etymology
From Old English styrne ("severe, strict"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "angry" or "shocked."
The origin and history of stern.
From Old English styrne ("severe, strict"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "angry" or "shocked."
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