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You probably didn't mean to use 'strident' there. From Webster's dictionary 1913: Stri'dent (?), a. [L. stridens, -entis, p.pr. of stridere to make a grating o

by neilk 14y ago

You probably didn't mean to use 'strident' there. From Webster's dictionary 1913: Stri'dent (?), a. [L. stridens, -entis, p.pr. of stridere to make a grating or creaking noise.] Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.