Stroke \Stroke\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Strokeed; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Strokeing.] [OE. stroken, straken, AS. str[=a]cian, fr.
   str[imac]can to go over, pass. See Strike, v. t., and cf.
   Straggle.]
   1. To strike. [Obs.]
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            Ye mote with the plat sword again
            Stroken him in the wound, and it will close.
                                                  --Chaucer.
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   2. To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the
      hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or
      tenderness; to caress; to soothe.
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            He dried the falling drops, and, yet more kind,
            He stroked her cheeks.                --Dryden.
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   3. To make smooth by rubbing. --Longfellow.
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   4. (Masonry) To give a finely fluted surface to.
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   5. To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat.
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