v. Obs. exc. dial. [? Altered form of STRUT v.] intr. To walk proudly, strut.

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1597.  Bp. Hall, Sat., III. vii. 25. Yet for all that, how stifly strits he by, All trapped in the new-found brauerie.

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1657.  G. Thornley, Daphnis & Chloe, 100. The Goats stritting along with the Sheep. Ibid., 152.

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1881.  Leicestersh. Gloss.

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  Strit, obs. 3rd pers. sing. of STRIDE v.

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