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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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