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stroud

[ stroud ]

noun

  1. a coarse woolen cloth, blanket, or garment formerly used by the British in bartering with the North American Indians.


stroud

/ ٰʊ /

noun

  1. a coarse woollen fabric
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of stroud1

First recorded in 1670–80; named after Stroud in Gloucestershire, England, where woolens are made
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of stroud1

C17: perhaps named after Stroud, textile centre in Gloucestershire
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Teckels Animal Rescue in Whitminster, near Stroud, will give pet food, treats and advice to those in need on the third Thursday of each month at Starbucks in Stroud.

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Speaking on Thursday, Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said much of the UK "is looking at another fine and dry spring day", adding that while there will be "a lot of warm sunshine on offer", there will be some "cool temperatures near the east coast".

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"It's always people's favourite song of mine whether I'm playing in Dublin or Glasgow, but also if I'm doing acoustic shows in Stroud or Perth or wherever."

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Stroud, who was sacked 52 times last season and already was playing behind a makeshift offensive line.

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Bryony Thomas, who is from Stroud in Gloucestershire, needs creon after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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