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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Strif, Stryf, Strift, n. [MDu. schreve a line, mark.] A measure for Rhenish wine comprising one twenty-fourth of the Dutch aam (Ham n.1), which itself might vary between 37 and 41 gallons. —1495 Halyb. 22.
A stek of Ryne vyne hald 3 ham and 1 strif, the rowd cost [£15 15 s.] 1496 Halyb. 25.
A stek of Ryns wyne haldand 4 ham 12 strift 1496 Halyb. 90.
A stek of Rynis wyne … haldand 4 ham 18 stryf
