PRESTRICTION

Etymology

Noun

prestriction

(obsolete) obstruction, dimness, or defect of sight

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*stric"tion, n. Etym: [L. praestrictio a binding fast, fr. praestringere. See Pre-, and Stringent.]

Definition: Obstruction, dimness, or defect of sight. [Obs.] Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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INTERSPERSION

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