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strait

39 ENTRIES FOUND:

1strait

adj \ˈstrāt\

Definition of STRAIT

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

Origin of STRAIT

Middle English, from Anglo-French estreit, from Latin strictus strait, strict, from past participle of stringere
First Known Use: 13th century

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