GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   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.
   
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   This striding place is called the Strid. Wordsworth.
   
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   Stride (?), v. t. [imp. Strode (?) (Obs. Strid ()); p. p. Stridden (?) (Obs. Strid); p. pr. & vb. n. Striding.] [AS. strīdan to stride, to strive; akin to LG. striden, OFries. strīda to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. strītan; of uncertain origin.  Cf. Straddle.]
   1. To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.
   
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   Mars in the middle of the shining shield
   
   Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. Dryden.
   
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   2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
   
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