Stour

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  • noun. A stake.
  • noun. A round of a ladder.
  • noun. A stave in the side of a wagon.
  • noun. A large pole by which barges are propelled against the stream; a poy.
  • adjective. Tall; large; stout.
  • adjective. Strong; powerful; hardy; robust; sturdy.
  • adjective. Bold; audacious.
  • adjective. Rough in manner; stern; austere; ill-tempered.
  • adjective. (of a voice) Rough; hoarse; deep-toned; harsh.
  • adjective. (of land or cloth) Stiff; inflexible.
  • adverb. Severely; strongly.
  • noun. An armed battle or conflict.
  • noun. A time of struggle or stress.
  • noun. Tumult, commotion; confusion.
  • noun. A blowing or deposit of dust.
  • Word Usage
    "Greenford at that stour, whereas well-nigh all their fighting-men were lying before the Red Hold as now."