stroud

[ stroud ]

noun

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

stroud

/ straʊd /

noun

1. a coarse woollen fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroud¹

C17: perhaps named after Stroud, textile centre in Gloucestershire

Example Sentences

The actor made the payment to Brimscombe Mill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, after it was the revealed the building had been sold, putting jobs at risk.

From BBC

Janette now has to take four buses to see her daughter in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

From BBC

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud managed just 86 yards in his worst career game thanks to a smothering Packers defence that sacked him four times, but three sloppy Green Bay turnovers led to seven lead changes and almost cost them the game.

From BBC

Stroud, last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, had a terrible day at Green Bay, and Washington’s Jayden Daniels, on track for those honors this season, left Sunday’s game with a rib injury after the first series.

From Los Angeles Times

Green Bay next face the 5-1 Houston Texans, who claimed a first win in New England in style with CJ Stroud throwing three touchdowns and the returning Will Anderson grabbing three sacks in a 41-21 success.

From BBC