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   stramash

   /strəˈmaʃ/

   noun

   • 1. an uproar; a row: Scottish, Northern English "The SNP must not allow itself to be bullied in the stramash over the Commons vote"

   Word Origin late 18th century: apparently imitative.

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   What does Stramash mean?

   • The word Stramash is used to describe a noisy commotion or an uproar. The basic ingredients of a stramash, include noise and confusion, often involving a group of people in situations where there is anger, sometimes violence and often alcohol.

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   Where did the word Stramash come from?

   • The origins of the word are not exactly known, although there is some suggestion that it may have derived from the old French word ‘escarmoche’ meaning a skirmish. The word Stramash is used to describe a noisy commotion or an uproar.

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   Where is Stramash?

   • Located in the heart of the Old Town, next to the vibrant Grassmarket area we are a 900-capacity live music venue. Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Attractions - Live Music Venues Having undergone a radical makeover Stramash also boasts Edinburgh’s largest TV screen, streaming live sports events throughout the sporting calendar.

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   When was Stramash first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun stramash is in the 1820s. OED's earliest evidence for stramash is from 1821, in the writing of John Galt, novelist. stramash is probably formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: stramash v.

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   What does Stretham mean?

   • Stretham means homestead or village on the road (possibly Roman); Latin strata for paved road or old English ystrad for road plus old English ham for village. The route of the Roman road from Cambridge is uncertain beyond Waterbeach.

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   What are the basic ingredients of a Stramash?

   • The basic ingredients of a stramash, include noise and confusion, often involving a group of people in situations where there is anger, sometimes violence and often alcohol. Stramash is most likely to be used to describe a fight of some sort: “That was some stramash outside the pub last night!”

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › stramashSTRAMASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   stramash in British English. (strəˈmæʃ ) Scottish. noun. 1. an uproar; tumult; brawl. verb (transitive) 2. to destroy; smash. Collins English Dictionary.

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4. www.scotsman.com › arts-and-culture › scottish-wordScottish Word of the Week: Stramash - The Scotsman

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   Jun 13, 2013 · The word Stramash is used to describe a noisy commotion or an uproar. The basic ingredients of a stramash, include noise and confusion, often involving a group of people in situations...

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stramashSTRAMASH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Stramash definition: an uproar; disturbance.. See examples of STRAMASH used in a sentence.

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   Mar 28, 2024 · stramash (third-person singular simple present stramashes, present participle stramashing, simple past and past participle stramashed) (Scotland, dialect) To strike, beat, or bang; to break; to destroy.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › stramashStramash - definition of stramash by The Free Dictionary

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   Define stramash. stramash synonyms, stramash pronunciation, stramash translation, English dictionary definition of stramash. n an uproar; tumult; brawl vb to destroy; smash Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991,...

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › stramash_nstramash, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun stramash. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb stramash. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.