straint
The English word “straint” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- Strain (tension of overexertion).
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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