Stroke

strik, n. a blow a sudden attack cal a- mity the sound of a clock a dash in writing the sweep of an oar in rowing the movement of the piston of a steam-engine the touch of a pen or pencil a mastetly effort. [From A.S. strut, pa.t. of struau, fc. Strike; cf. Ger. strcuh a stroke.] Stroke, strik. v.t to rub gently in one direction to rub gently in kindne — n. Strok'er. [A.S. sfuutan, from the root of Stroke, n. cf. Ger. stu'uiun, streichijn.) Strokes man. striks'man, n the aftermost rower, whose stroke leads the rest. Stroll, strut, v to ramble idly or leisurely to — wander on foot n. a leisurely walk a wandering on font n Stroll'er. (Ety. unknown Strong, strong, ad; firm, having physical power: hale, healthy able to endure solid well toitified having wealth or resources moving with rapidity impetuous: e trnest having great vigour, as the mind: forcible energetic: affecting the senses, as smell and taste, forcibly having a quality u» a great degree intoxicating: bright: intense, well established, adv Strong' ly |A.h. strang, strong; Ice. strong-r, Ger. strong light, strong from root of String Stronghold, slrnng'huld, a place strong to hold out against attack a fastne or fortified place a fortre