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outˈstride, v.
[out- 18.]
trans. To surpass in striding, to excel in length of stride; also fig.
1610B. Jonson Pr. Henry's Barriers Wks. (Rtldg.) 577/2 With arcs triumphal for their actions done, Out-striding the Colossus of the Sun. 1621Bp. H. King Serm. 25 Nov. 57 That which outstrides the largest fable in Ouid, the Golden Legend. 1798Jane Austen Let. 17 Nov. (1952) 27 Though she does not gain strength very rapidly, my expectations are humble enough not to outstride her improvements. 1898Westm. Gaz. 31 May 5/2 He [a horse] was apparently beaten rather for speed than for stamina, or possibly outstridden by his gigantic rival. 1972Times 11 Sept. 3/1 The department outstrides those of many universities in equipment and reputation. |