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Strike a stroke

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To hit (especially with a sword); to successfully land a hit. archaic

    "1625, Samuel Purchas, Purchas His Pilgrimes, London: Henry Fetherstone, Part 4, “Voyages to and about the Southerne America,” Chapter 5, section 4, pp. 1395-1396, […] it is reported, and credibly beleeued, that hee did much more good with his words, and presence, without striking a stroke, then a great part of the Armie did with fighting to the vtmost."

  2. 2
    To do something to support or defend (for) or to hinder or harm (at / against) something or someone. archaic, figuratively

    "You all consented unto Salisbury’s death, For none would strike a stroke in his revenge."

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