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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶STREENGE, n., v.
I. n. A blow, stroke (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
II. v. To beat, scourge (Fif. 1880 Jam.).
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