stend

[ stend ]

noun
  1. a jump, leap, or long and vigorous stride.

verb (used without object)
  1. to jump, leap, or walk with long and vigorous strides.

  2. (of an animal, especially a horse) to rear up on the hind legs.

  1. to stretch.

Origin of stend

1
First recorded in 1400–50; of uncertain origin; perhaps shortened from extend

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