Definitions for: Stricken

[adj] (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck"
[adj] grievously affected especially by disease
[adj] put out of action (by illness)

Webster (1913) Definition: Strick"en, p. p. & a. from Strike.
1. Struck; smitten; wounded; as, the stricken deer.

Note: [See Strike, n.]

2. Worn out; far gone; advanced. See Strike, v. t., 21.

Abraham was old and well stricken in age. --Gen.
xxiv. 1.

3. 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.

Synonyms: affected, afflicted, ill, laid low(p), sick, smitten, struck

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