Stronʹtian.

This mineral receives its name from Strontian, in Argyleshire, where it was discovered by Dr. Hope, in 1792.

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

Strike Sail
Strike while the Iron is Hot
String
Stripes
Strode
Stroke
Stromkarl
Strong
Strong-back
Strong-bow
Strontian
Struldbrugs
Stubble Geese
Stuck Pig
Stuck Up
Stuck-up People
Stuck his Spoon in the Wall
Stuff Gown
Stumers
Stump
Stump Orator (in America)