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strid |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Strid \Strid\, n. [See {Stride}.] A narrow passage between precipitous rocks or banks, which looks as if it might be crossed at a stride. [Prov. Eng.] --Howitt. This striding place is called the Strid. --Wordsworth. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Stride \Stride\, v. t. [imp. {Strode}(Obs. {Strid}); p. p. {Stridden}(Obs. {Strid}); p. pr & vb n. {Striding}.] [AS. str[=i]dan to stride, to strive; akin to LG striden, OFries str[=i]da to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. str[=i]tan; of uncertain origin. Cf {Straddle}.] 1. To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner. Mars in the middle of the shining shield Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. --Dryden. 2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
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