Main Entry: ¹strait

Pronunciation: \ˈstrāt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French estreit, from Latin strictus strait, strict, from past participle of stringere

Date: 13th century

1 archaic : strict, rigorous
2 archaic a : narrow b : limited in space or time c : closely fitting : constricted, tight
3 a : causing distress : difficult b : limited as to means or resources

— strait·ly adverb

— strait·ness noun