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strokeed |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Stroke \Stroke\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Strokeed}; p. pr & vb n. {Strokeing}.] [OE. stroken, straken, AS str[=a]cian, fr str[=i]can to go over pass. See {Strike}, v. t., and cf {Straggle}.] 1. To strike. [Obs.] Ye mote with the plat sword again Stroken him in the wound, and it will close --Chaucer. 2. To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe. He dried the falling drops, and yet more kind He stroked her cheeks. --Dryden. 3. To make smooth by rubbing. --Longfellow. 4. (Masonry) To give a finely fluted surface to 5. To row the stroke oar of as to stroke a boat.
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