astrict

astrict
index clog, constrict (inhibit), debar, disadvantage, restrict

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  • Astrict — As*trict , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Astricted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Astricting}.] [L. astrictus, p. p. of astringere. See {Astringe}.] 1. To bind up; to confine; to constrict; to contract. [1913 Webster] The solid parts were to be relaxed or astricted.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Astrict — As*trict , a. Concise; contracted. [Obs.] Weever. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • astrict — astriction, n. /euh strikt /, v.t. 1. to bind fast; constrain. 2. to bind morally or legally. [1505 15; < L astrictus drawn together, bound, tightened (ptp. of astringere), equiv. to a A 5 + strig (var. s. of stringere to draw) + tus ptp. suffix …   Universalium

  • astrict — verb a) To bind, constrain, or restrict. b) To estop …   Wiktionary

  • astrict — v. restrict; tie, bind …   English contemporary dictionary

  • astrict — as·trict …   English syllables

  • astrict — /əˈstrɪkt/ (say uh strikt) verb (t) 1. to bind fast; confine; constrain or restrict. 2. to bind morally or legally. {Latin astrictus, past participle, drawn close} –astriction, noun …  

  • astrict —   v.t. astringe.    ♦ astriction, n.    ♦ astrictive, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • astrict — To restrict; to bind; to impose an astriction …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • astrict — əˈstrikt transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Latin astrictus, past participle of astringere to bind fast 1. : to bind up : confine, constrict; sometimes : constipate …   Useful english dictionary

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