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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Stridor, n. [F. strideur (a1525 in Larousse), L. strīdor a piercing sound, f. stridēre to make a harsh, shrill (etc.) sound.] A shrill, grating noise. —1632 Lithgow Trav. x 439.
Least … for the stridor of his teeth his charges be redoubled
