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KJV Dictionary Definition: stripe

stripe

STRIPE, n. See Strip. It is probable that this word is taken from stripping.

1. A line or long narrow division of any thing, of a different color from the ground as a stripe of red on a green ground; hence, any linear variation of color.

2. A strip or long narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as a long stripe sewed upon a garment.

3. The weal or long narrow mark discolored by a lash or rod.

4. A stroke made with a lash, whip, rod, strap or scourge.

Forty stripes may he give him, and not exceed. Deuteronomy 25.

A blow with a club is not a stripe.

5. Affliction; punishment; sufferings.

By his stripes are we healed. Isaiah 53.

STRIPE, v.t.

1. To make stripes; to form with lines of different colors; to variegate with stripes.

2. To stripe; to lash. Little used.

striped

STRIPED, pp.

1. Formed with lines of different colors.

2. a. Having stripes of different colors.

striping

STRIPING, ppr. Forming with stripes.