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strokes

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
1stroke 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1stroke
Pronunciation:
\ˈstrōk\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
stroked; strok·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke — more at strike
Date:
before 12th century
1: to rub gently in one direction ; also : caress2: to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade
strok·er noun


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