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Old 16-01-2010, 16:46   #4
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Re: The Straits, Ossie

strait
Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Archaic a narrow place or passage

strait

narrow place, narrow waterway

The geography of the place probably reflects the meaning that it's narrow.
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