Enstraiten
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˈstɹeɪtə̆n/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enstraiten is a verb meaning (archaic) To render narrow or narrower; make strait; curtail (property).
Meaning
(archaic) To render narrow or narrower; make strait; curtail (property).
More Meanings
- (rare, literary) Constrain; bring into straits.
Example Sentences
But the Romans had enstraitned her before she was aware thereof.
He hath already to plesure his countrie instraightned his demeanes.
Word Forms
- enstraitens
- enstraitening
- enstraitened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straiten, streighten, stricten, narrow, retrench, abridge.
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