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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Straitning, vbl. n. [e.m.E. straightning (1598), streightning (1646); Straiten v.] a. The state of being cramped or confined. b. The action of depriving (a person) of means. —a. 1658 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 242.
Bieing verie sensible off ther great straitning and want of due accommodation —b. 1657 Dumfries Kirk S. 20 Aug.
James Mcburny … being dilate of stryking … his wyff … & straitning her in manteinance
