stroud

American  

[stroud] / straʊd /

noun

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

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stroud British  

/ straʊd /

noun

1. a coarse woollen fabric

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Etymology

Origin of stroud

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

Example Sentences

Turner has since returned to the Festival but will be staying near Stroud this year because of accommodation prices in the town.

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Greg Pilley, managing director of Stroud Brewery, said: "Probably one of the most powerful things we can do as individuals is spend your money in the right places for a changing world."

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Stroud Brewery is organic, so it does not use pesticides or herbicides, and uses harvested rainwater to flush its toilets.

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Gallagher previously rented a house in Selsley near Stroud, and was seen walking his dog, Buttons, on Selsley Common.

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The Patriots defence has been brilliant in the play-offs though, bagging four interceptions off CJ Stroud, and they will be licking their chops going up against such a rusty and inexperienced quarterback.

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