01 p. p. & a. Struck; smitten; wounded; as, the stricken deer.
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Struck; smitten; wounded; as, the stricken deer.
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Worn out; far gone; advanced. See Strike, v. t., 21. See: Strike“Abraham was old and well stricken in age.” — Gen. xxiv. 1.
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Whole; entire; -- said of the hour as marked by the striking of a clock.[Scot.]“He persevered for a stricken hour in such a torrent of unnecessary tattle.” — Sir W. Scott.“Speeches are spoken by the stricken hour, day after day, week, perhaps, after week.” — Bayne.