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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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Strode (?), n. See Strude. [Obs.]
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Strode, imp. of Stride.
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Strude (?), n. A stock of breeding mares. [Written also strode.] [Obs.] Bailey.
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