Strid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stɹɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Strid is a noun meaning (UK, Northern England, dated) A place where a chasm or gorge is narrow enough to be crossed.
Meaning
(UK, Northern England, dated) A place where a chasm or gorge is narrow enough to be crossed.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) simple past and past participle of stride
Example Sentences
On through narrow strids and roaring cataracts, where Tom was deafened and blinded for a moment by the rushing waters
The pair have reached that fearful chasm, How tempting to bestride! For lordly Wharf is there pent in With rocks on either side. This striding-place is called THE STRID, A name which it took of yore: A thousand years hath it borne that name, And shall a thousand more.
Word Forms
- strids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straddling, strind, thrutch, strand, snicket, rift.
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