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Astrict
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Astrict, v. t. [L. astrictus, p. p. of astringere. See Astringe.].
- To bind up; to confine; to constrict; to contract. [1913 Webster]"The solid parts were to be relaxed or astricted." [1913 Webster]
- To bind; to constrain; to restrict; to limit. [1913 Webster]"The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought." [1913 Webster]
- To restrict the tenure of; as, to astrict lands. See Astriction, 4. Burrill. [1913 Webster]
Astrict, a.
Concise; contracted. Weever. [1913 Webster]
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