astrictive, a. (n.)
(əˈstrɪktɪv)
Also 6–7 adst-.
[f. L. astrict- (see astrict v.) + -ive, as if ad. L. *astrictīvus. Cf. F. astrictif, 16th c. in Littré.]
A. adj.
† 1. Binding, obligatory. lit. and fig.
| c 1555 Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (1878) 155 Being a law astrictive and preceptive. a 1659 Osborn Machiavel (1673) 358 Becoming, like Juglers Knots, no ways astrictive to the more Potent. |
2. Having a tendency to draw together or contract organic tissue; astringent, styptic.
| 1562 W. Bullein Bk. Simples 67 b, This tree..is adstrictive of nature. 1601 Holland Pliny II. 48 It is astrictiue and will strengthen a weak stomack. 1669 W. Simpson Hydrol. Chym. 20 Vitriol..is also stiptick and astrictive. |
B. as n. An astringent.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 607 So many astrictives. |