Stripe

n. [L. Ger. stripe, D. streep, Dan. stribe, Ger. streif, streifen. See STRIP, v. t.]

1. A line, or long, narrow division of any thing, of a different color from the ground; as, a stripe of red on a green ground; hence, any linear variation of color.
2. A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a long stripe sewed upon a garment.
3. A stroke or blow, especially one made with a lash, whip, rod, strap, or scourge.

Forty stripes may he give him, and not exceed. Deut. xxv. 3. 4. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash or rod. Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes. Thomson. 5. Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; feature; likeness; as, persons of the same political stripe. [Col-log. U. S.]