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strid|strɪd|
[app. repr. OE. stride: see stride n.]
The proper name of the narrowest part of the channel of the Wharfe between level rocks at Bolton Priory; hence, any similar gorge or chasm.
[1807Wordsw. Force of Prayer 21 The striding place is called The Strid.] 1863Kingsley Water-Bab. iii. 116 On through narrow strids and roaring cataracts, where Tom was deafened and blinded for a moment by the rushing waters. 1895Meredith Amazing Marr. xli, Any pauses occurring, he was the one guilty of them; she did not allow them to be barrier chasms, or ‘strids’ for the leap with effort. |