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strouter Newfoundland. (ˈstraʊtə(r)) [Perh. f. dial. form of strut n.2: cf. also stouter.] A heavy post used to support and strengthen the end of a fishing stage or wharf; = stouter.1895 Jrnl. Amer. Folklore VIII. 31 Strouters, the outside piles of a wharf, which are larger and stronger than the inn...
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▪ I. ˈstouter (See quot. 1792) ? Obs. Cf. strouter.1792 G. Cartwright Jrnl. Labrador I. Gloss. p. xv, Stouter, very strong shores, which are placed round the head of a stage or wharf, to prevent them from being damaged by ships or boats. 1819 L. A. Anspach Hist. Island Newfoundland 430 The place whe...
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strutter (ˈstrʌtə(r)) In 4 strouter, 6 strowter. [f. strut v.1 + -er1.] One who struts.1399 Langl. R. Redeles iii. 269 To strie strouters þat sterede aȝeine rithis. a 1591 H. Smith Serm. (1594) 227 They which will be strowters, shall not want flatterers. 1682 H. More Annot. Glanvill's Lux Orient. 12...
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