astrict Meaning, Definition & Usage

As*trict" transitive verb

Etymology

L. astrictus, p. p. of astringere. See Astringe.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Astricted; present participle & verbal noun Astricting

Definitions

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" adjective

Definitions

1. Concise; contracted. Obs. Weever.