STRICH
Strich, n. Etym: [Cf. L. strix, strigs, a streech owl.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An owl. [Obs.] Spenser.
STRICK
Strick, n.
Defn: A bunch of hackled flax prepared for drawing into slivers.
Knight.
STRICKEN
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.
STRICKLE
Stric"kle, n. Etym: [See Strike.]