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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Astriction, n. [L. astrictio, whence also F. astriction (16th c.), e.m.E. astriction (1551).] Obligation, bond. —1531 Bell. Boece I. 56.
For the observation thairof, he wald bind him … under quhat astrictionis thay plesit
