north. Obs. [? Altered form of STRIND1.] Line of descent, pedigree; offspring, descendants: = STRAIN sb.1
a. 1300. Cursor M., 9497. He wat born of frely strand [rhyme errand]. Ibid., 10157. Bot o þe toþer sister strand, Þat ioachim had til husband, Þan sal we first vr stori drau.
