• Astrict

    Origin

    Latin astrictus, past participle of astringere. See astringe.

    Full definition of astrict

    Verb

    1. To bind, constrain, or restrict.
      • ArbuthnotThe solid parts were to be relaxed or astricted.
      • Sir W. HamiltonThe mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought.
    2. To estop.
    3. (Scotland, legal) To restrict the tenure of.to astrict lands

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