† eˈstraiten, v. Obs.
[var. of straiten.]
trans. To confine in a narrower space, to restrict.
| 1598 J. Manwood Lawes Forest xxiv. §5 (1615) 248 b Estraitening the Kings Deere from the Forest, to the hurt of the owners. |
† eˈstraiten, v. Obs.
[var. of straiten.]
trans. To confine in a narrower space, to restrict.
| 1598 J. Manwood Lawes Forest xxiv. §5 (1615) 248 b Estraitening the Kings Deere from the Forest, to the hurt of the owners. |
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