About The Word Astrict
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What's The Definition Of Astrict?Synonyms | Synonyms for Astrict: Related Terms | Find terms related to Astrict: See Also | Astrict In Webster's Dictionary \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.
The solid parts were to be relaxed or astricted.
--Arbuthnot.
2. To bind; to constrain; to restrict; to limit. [R.]
The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or
forms of thought. --Sir W.
Hamilton.
3. (Scots Law) To restrict the tenure of; as, to astrict
lands. See {Astriction}, 4. --Burrill.
\As*trict"\, a. Concise; contracted. [Obs.] --Weever. |
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