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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
