What does constringe mean?
Definitions for constringe
kənˈstrɪndʒcon·stringe
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Princeton's WordNet
constrict, constringe, narrowverb
become tight or as if tight
"Her throat constricted"
Wiktionary
constringeverb
to constrict, to tighten
Etymology: constringere. See constrain.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To CONSTRINGEverb
To compress; to contract; to bind.
Etymology: constringo, Lat.
The dreadful spout,
Which shipmen do the hurricano call,
Constring’d in mass by the almighty sun. William Shakespeare, Tro. and Cressi.Strong liquors, especially inflammatory spirits, intoxicate, constringe, harden the fibres, and coagulate the fluids. Arbuth.
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constringe
Constringe typically means to compress, constrict or shrink something. It's often used in the context of causing constriction or contraction, whether that's metaphorical or physical. It may also refer to restricting or limiting something.
Webster Dictionary
Constringeverb
to dawn together; to contract; to force to contract itself; to constrict; to cause to shrink
Etymology: [L. constringere. See onstrain.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Constringe
kon-strinj′, v.t. to draw together: to cause to contract.—v.i. to contract.—n. Constrin′gency.—adj. Constrin′gent, having the quality of contracting. [L. constringĕre.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of constringe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of constringe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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