stiarne
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stern — {{11}}stern (adj.) O.E. styrne severe, strict, from P.Gmc. *sternijaz (Cf. M.H.G. sterre, Ger. starr stiff, störrig obstinate; Goth. andstaurran to be stiff; O.N. stara; O.E. starian to look or gaze upon ), from PIE root *ster , *star … Etymology dictionary
stern´ness — stern1 «sturn», adjective. 1. severe; strict; harsh: »a stern master, a stern religion. His stern frown frightened the children. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under severe. (Cf. ↑severe) … Useful english dictionary
stern´ly — stern1 «sturn», adjective. 1. severe; strict; harsh: »a stern master, a stern religion. His stern frown frightened the children. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under severe. (Cf. ↑severe) … Useful english dictionary
