astrut en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /əˈstɹʌt/
- /əˈstɹʊt/ (Northern-England)
Etymology
From Middle English a-strout; equivalent to a- + strut.
Meanings
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(archaic) Sticking out, puffed out, or in a strutting manner.
inflated and astrut with self-conceit
1782–1785, William Cowper, “(please specify the page)”, in The Task, a Poem, […], London: […] J[oseph] Johnson; […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most astrut | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more astrut | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |