Before revision: Etymology The word "starch" is from a Germanic root with the meanings "strong, stiff, strengthen, stiffen".New Shorter Oxford Dictionary, Oxford, 1993 Modern German Stärke (strength) is related and refers to the main historical application : the use in textiles sizing yarn for weaving and starching linen.
After revision: Etymology The word "starch" is from a Germanic root with the meanings "strong, stiff, strengthen, stiffen".New Shorter Oxford Dictionary, Oxford, 1993 Modern German Stärke (strength) is related and refers to the main historical application , its use in textiles sizing yarn for weaving and starching linen.