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stivvle

verbaction

to thicken or make more solid

to make more solid or robust; to thicken, pad or bolster so something gains substance or strength

Example in use

A'll stivvle the saddle afore we gang oot

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/STIV-vul/

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Origin & context

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