See stif in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"Old English terms with IPA pronunciation",
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"glosses": [
"Stiffly, firmly, unmoveably; in a way that is difficult to move or manipulate."
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"Bloodily, injuriously, woundingly; in a way causing injury or challenge."
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"Daringly, bravely, forcefully, totally."
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"(rare) Daringly, bravely, forcefully, totally."
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