Verb

(en verb)

  To control or keep in check.

  To deprive of liberty.

  To restrict or limit.

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Verb

(en verb)

To bind, constrain, or restrict.

* Arbuthnot

The solid parts were to be relaxed or astricted .

* Sir W. Hamilton

The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought.

To estop.

(Scotland, legal) To restrict the tenure of.

to astrict lands