Middle English Dictionary Entry
strichen v.
Entry Info
Forms | strichen v. |
Etymology | From strī̆k(e n.(2); cp. AF estricher, var. of AF/ONF estriker. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. streken v.(2), striken v.
1.
To level off (grain) with the rim of the measure.
Associated quotations
- c1450 Trin-C.LEDict.(Trin-C O.5.4)588/12 : Hostio: to stryche.