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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Astrict, p.p. and ppl. a. [L. astrictus: see Astrick v. and cf. Astrictit.] Astricted; esp. of multures. (Common in 17th c.) 1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 177.
Quhairby … that I suld be astrict and becum dettour in the hale gudis 1591 Lennox Mun. 332.
The landis of Balloche, with the myill thereof, and astrictt moutiris therto 1606 Acts IV. 293/1.
The landis of Grenlawdene with the myln thairof … and astrict multuris of quhatsoeuir landis vseit & wont to grind thair cornes at the said myln 1642 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 37.
The milne of Auchline and astrict multeris usit and vont 1692 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 25.
The meal mill of little Arnadge, with the mill lands, astrict multures, sequells and knaveships