stiffener

[ stif-uh-ner, stif-ner ]

noun

Origin of stiffener

First recorded in 1690–1700; stiffen + -er¹

I say, Lane, fetch me a nobbler of brandy; a stiffener, mind.
The Book of the Bush | George Dunderdale
Lane fetched the stiffener in a soda-water bottle, and it cleared the legal atmosphere.
The Book of the Bush | George Dunderdale
The bridle or drawing point of the sledge is formed of hide, and is secured to the beak or stiffener.
Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration | W. B. Lord
Why should a speculator use a high stiffener for his cravat?
How to Solve Conundrums | Anonymous
We use the carbon stiffener on a pre-cut round of canvas or denim, then fit a standard tire.
Makers | Cory Doctorow

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