'Strode' definitions:
Definition of 'Strode'
From: GCIDE
- Stride \Stride\, v. t. [imp. Strode(Obs. Strid); p. p. Stridden(Obs. Strid); p. pr. & vb. n. Striding.] [AS. str[imac]dan to stride, to strive; akin to LG. striden, OFries. str[imac]da to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. str[imac]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]
Definition of 'strode'
From: GCIDE
- Strude \Strude\, n. A stock of breeding mares. [Written also strode.] [Obs.] --Bailey. [1913 Webster]