stræc

Old English

adj
Definitions
  • strict, severe, firm, rigorous, stern, hard
  • rigid, unyielding, obstinate, persistent
  • violent, using force, uncompromising, vehement, strenuous

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *strakaz derived from Proto-Indo-European *streg-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*streg-

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