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Definition of Astricting
Astricting 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.
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.
