ETYM Latin stridens, -entis, p. pr. of stridere to make a grating or creaking noise.
Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.
Kurt, 1902, [a] 1990, dt. ev. Theologe; 196167 Vors., 196773 stellv. Vors. des Rats der EKD; 196676 Bischof von Berlin-Brandenburg.