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† eˈstrait, v. Obs. [f. OF. estreit adj. (mod.F. étroit): see strait.] trans. To enclose within narrow bounds, to restrict.
1529More Heresyes iv. Wks. 277/2 At this daie the Turke hath estraited vs verye nere, and brought it in within a right narow compace. |