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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.
‡STRUD, v. Also strodd (Jak.). To pull hard, to tug against some resistance (Sh. 1825 Jam., Sh. 1971), specif. in rowing (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)) or as a fish when hooked (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 215, 1914 Angus Gl.). Sometimes followed by on, adv. [strʊd]
[Cf. Dan. dial. strutte, to struggle against.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Strud v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/strud>
