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straint.

Strain (tension of overexertion).

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Strain (tension of overexertion).

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

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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