Found 1 items, similar to Strid.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Strid 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. [1913 Webster] This striding place is called the Strid. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Mars in the middle of the shining shield Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Mars in the middle of the shining shield Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle. [1913 Webster]