What does "astrict" mean?

Astrict: To bind; to constrain; to restrict; to limit. [R.] The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought. Sir W. Hamilton.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(Scots Law) To restrict the tenure of; as, to astrict lands. See Astriction, 4. Burrill.
  2. 3.Concise; contracted. [Obs.] Weever.

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