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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Striddill,) v. Only in pres. part. strydland, stridling. [e.m.E. strydl- (1530), striddil (1570), back-formation f. striddling adv. (see Striddillingisadv.).] = Stride v. 1 and 3. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 19 (H).
Strydand and strydland, doand and dridland, Thow art doand and dridland like ane foull beist —1632 Lithgow Trav. ix 395.
The women ride here stridling in the saddle
