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stour Definition

stour (sto̵̅o̅r)

noun

  1. combat or conflict
  2. turmoil
  3. a storm
  4. wind-blown dust

Etymology: ME stoure < OFr estour < OHG sturm, storm

stour Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • join: It then joined the river Stour to exit the County north of Sudbury.

Adjective modifier

  • Kentish: The day was a great success for all involved and has no doubt helped to put the Kentish Stour on the map.

Modifies a noun

  • gallery: Stour Gallery, Shipton on Stour Warwickshire The New Craftsman - 23 Fore Street, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE.

Noun used with modifier

  • river: The church is located on the Croft, which is a broad sward of green running down to the river Stour.

Browse dictionary entries near stour

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  4. stoss
  5. storyteller
  6. storybook
  7. storyboard
  8. story line
  9. story
  10. stormy petrel
  1. stout
  2. stouthearted
  3. stove
  4. stovepipe
  5. stover
  6. stow
  7. stowage
  8. stowaway
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