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straint

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
straint
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Strain (tension of overexertion).

Obsolete

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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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What does straint mean?
Strain (tension of overexertion).
Where does straint come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

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