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Stricture

STRICTURE, n. [L. See Strike and Stroke.] 1. A stroke; a glance; a touch. 2. A touch of criticism; critical remark; censure. I have given myself the liberty of these strictures by way of reflection, on every p...

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STRICTURE, n. [L. See Strike and Stroke.]

1. A stroke; a glance; a touch.

2. A touch of criticism; critical remark; censure.

I have given myself the liberty of these strictures by way of reflection, on every passage.

3. A drawing; a spasmodic or other morbid contraction of any passage of the body.

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