strick

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Definitions of strick word

noun strick a group of any of the major bast fibers, as flax or jute, prepared for conversion into sliver form. 1
noun strick any of the pieces cut from a layer of carded and combed silk. 1
noun strick any bast fibres preparatory to being made into slivers 0
noun strick any of the bast fibers, as of flax or hemp, made ready to be drawn into sliver form 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English strik bundle of hemp or flax, stick for leveling heaping measures; cf. strickle

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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