Definition of Astringe
As`tringe´
Pronunciation:
ăs`trĭnj´
v. t.
1.
To
bind
fast
;
to
constrict
;
to
contract
;
to
cause
parts
to
draw
together
;
to
compress
.
[
imp
. &
p
.
p
.
Astringed
(-trĭnjd")
;
p
.
pr
. &
vb
.
n
.
Astringing
(-jĭng)
.]
Which
contraction
. . .
astringeth
the
moisture
of
the
brain
and
thereby
sendeth
tears
into
the
eyes
.
- Bacon.
2.
To
bind
by
moral
or
legal
obligation
.
Related Words
astringent
,
astringent
drug
,
compact
,
compress
,
constrict
,
contract
,
press
,
squeeze
,
styptic
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