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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Straitning, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. straitening (a1652), streit'ning (Milton); Straiten v.] a. attrib. Straitened, penurious (circumstances). b. predic. Causing distress or inconvenience. — a. 1716 Rothesay Par. Rec. 311.
Because of Jeals NcThomas's extraordinary straitning circumstances the Session has allowed her another half crown — b. 1697-1707 D. Hume Accompt of Estate 79.
Also Cokeburn being found bankrupt, it seems straitning that he can do nothing in prejudice thereof
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