- AS. strīdan to stride, to strive; akin to LG. striden, OFries. strīda to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. strītan; of uncertain origin. Cf. Straddle
- To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.Mars in the middle of the shining shield Is graved, and strides along the liquid field.
- To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
