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stroud

[ stroud ]

noun

  1. a coarse woolen cloth, blanket, or garment formerly used by the British in bartering with the North American Indians.


stroud

/ ٰʊ /

noun

  1. a coarse woollen fabric
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud1

First recorded in 1670–80; named after Stroud in Gloucestershire, England, where woolens are made
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud1

C17: perhaps named after Stroud, textile centre in Gloucestershire
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Julie Sarahs launched a pop-up branch, called Stroud Community Costumes, which allows students to borrow dresses, suits, shoes and bags for a non-compulsory donation.

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Those unworn prom dresses were the first to grace the rails at Stroud Community Costumes, which is now in its third year and has more than 100 dresses for teenagers to borrow.

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If people make a donation after borrowing an item, the money is used to buy more prom items for the shop, which is based in Stroud Library.

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Stroud more players to target.

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Teckels Animal Rescue in Whitminster, near Stroud, will give pet food, treats and advice to those in need on the third Thursday of each month at Starbucks in Stroud.

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