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† aˈstretch, v. Obs.
For forms see stretch v.
[OE. astręccan, f. a- prefix 1 + stręccan to stretch; cogn. w. OHG. arstrecchan, mod.G. erstrecken.]
To stretch forth, reach out, extend.
c1000ælfric Hom. II. 194 Astrece ðine hand ofer ða sæ. Moyses ða astrehte his hand. a1420Hoccleve MS. Soc. Antiq. No. 134. 262 (Halliw.) His hyȝe vertu astreccheth With bokis of his ornat enditynge. 1440Promp. Parv., Astretchyn or arechyn, Attingo. |