Stride (?), v. t. [imp.Strode (?) (Obs. Strid (�)); p. p.Stridden (?) (Obs.Strid); p. pr. & vb. n.Striding.] [AS. strīdan to stride, to strive; akin to LG. striden, OFries. strīda to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. strītan; of uncertain origin. Cf. Straddle.] 1. To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.
Mars in the middle of the shining shield
Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. Dryden.
2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.