stricken Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite grievously affected especially by disease
    afflicted.
  2. adjective satellite (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
    struck; smitten.
    • conscience-smitten
    • awe-struck
  3. adjective satellite put out of action (by illness)
    laid low.

WordNet

Strick"en p. p. & a. from Strike
Definitions
  1. Struck; smitten; wounded; as, the stricken deer. See Strike, n.
  2. Worn out; far gone; advanced. See Strike, v. t., 21.
    Abraham was old and well stricken in age. Gen. xxiv. 1.
  3. Whole; entire; -- said of the hour as marked by the striking of a clock. Scot.
    He persevered for a stricken hour in such a torrent of unnecessary tattle. Sir W. Scott.
    Speeches are spoken by the stricken hour, day after day, week, perhaps, after week. Bayne.

Webster 1913