English Explanatory Dictionary

straint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Strain (tension of overexertion).

Word forms

straint

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps partly from Middle French estrainte, estreinte, from Old French estrainte, estreinte; and perhaps partly taken from a clipping of English contraint, restraint, etc. See strain.

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