stroud

[stroud]

noun

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

stroud

/ straʊd /

noun

1. a coarse woollen fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud¹

First recorded in 1670–80; named after Stroud in Gloucestershire, England, where woolens are made

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud¹

C17: perhaps named after Stroud, textile centre in Gloucestershire

Example Sentences

Not bad for a player Bristol City picked up from the South Gloucestershire and Stroud College academy at the age of 17.

From BBC

The Allan family hail from Scotland but were brought up in Stroud in Gloucestershire, where Nicholas Allan has run a cafe for more than 20 years.

From BBC

The Stroud MP said he was told they were not being admitted on "public order" grounds and that representations from the Foreign Office to Israeli authorities had been rejected.

From BBC

Stroud is a rising star and Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward appears on track to possibly become one.

From Los Angeles Times

Stroud pouring a cup of beer on the head of the woman in the Rams jersey.

From Los Angeles Times