astriction

astriction is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. Milton.

[2] A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. Dunglison.

[3] Constipation. Arbuthnot.

[4] Astringency. [Obs.] Bacon.

[5] An obligation to have the grain growing on certain lands ground at a certain mill, the owner paying a toll. Bell.

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