v. Obs. (only in the ‘Katharine group’). [App. a variant of ME. stude (ü), STEAD v. The etymological import of the -gi is uncertain; it may be due to the analogy of verbs like OE. blódgian, syngian (q.v. under BLOODY v., SIN v.).] intr. To stop, hesitate, delay. = STEAD v. 7.
a. 1225. Juliana, 72. Schendeð hire nuðen ant ȝeldeð hire ȝarewborh ne studgi ȝe neauer.
a. 1225. Leg. Kath., 1264. Hwi studgi ȝe nu, & steuentið se stille?
a. 1225. St. Marher., 9. Þe mone ant te steorren he walcnið biðe weolcne, ne stutteð ne studgeð.
