Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Strain (-ed, -s)
strain (-ed, -s), v. [OE 'to bind tightly, clasp, squeeze' < L. strigere, to draw tight.]
- Filter.
- Sing; make music; [fig.] write poetry.
- Stretch.
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strain (-ed, -s), v. [OE 'to bind tightly, clasp, squeeze' < L. strigere, to draw tight.]
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