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by Webster 1913

Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:27:51

Straint (?), n. [OF. estrainte, estreinte, F. 'etrainte. See 2nd Strain.]

Overexertion; excessive tension; strain.

[Obs.]

Spenser.

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