About The Word Stricken
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Stricken
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What's The Definition Of Stricken?
[adj] (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck"
[adj] grievously affected especially by disease [adj] put out of action (by illness) Synonyms | Synonyms for Stricken: affected | afflicted | ill | laid low(p) | sick | smitten | struck Related Terms | Find terms related to Stricken: See Also | Stricken In Webster's Dictionary \Strick"en\, p. p. & a. from {Strike}.
1. Struck; smitten; wounded; as, the stricken deer.
Note: [See {Strike}, n.]
2. Worn out; far gone; advanced. See {Strike}, v. t., 21.
Abraham was old and well stricken in age. --Gen.
xxiv. 1.
3. Whole; entire; -- said of the hour as marked by the
striking of a clock. [Scot.]
He persevered for a stricken hour in such a torrent
of unnecessary tattle. --Sir W.
Scott.
Speeches are spoken by the stricken hour, day after
day, week, perhaps, after week. --Bayne.
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