Obs. In 3 sterclich, starclich. [f. STARK a. + -LY1.] Violent, fierce.
c. 1205. Lay., 25330. And astured weoren Romweren alle mid sterclichere wræððe. Ibid. (c. 1275), 7505. And hii him to wende mid star[c]liche [c. 1205 ladliche] fihte. Ibid., 23956. Mid starcliche maine [c. 1205 mid feondliche lechen].
