Third-person singular simple present indicative form of strum

(transitive) To make quiet or still; calm; pacify.

A location near Saffron Walden in Uttlesford district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL5237). / A hamlet in Babergh district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TL8553).

(uncountable) A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity. / (countable) A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.