stífa
Stífa is a term found in the Icelandic language that functions as a verb meaning to stiffen or harden. It describes processes that cause something to become rigid, such as materials that set, dry, or cool, and it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe someone becoming more firm or resolute in attitude or stance. In technical writing, stífa may appear in discussions of materials, joints, or tissues when a stiffening or solidifying process is being described; in everyday language it can convey a sense of increasing rigidity or firmness of purpose.
Etymology and related terms: The word is of Icelandic origin and is linked to the broader Nordic
Usage and occurrence: Stífa is a recognized, standard verb in Icelandic dictionaries and is used in both