astringe
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of astringe
1515–25; < Latin astringere to draw together, equivalent to a- a- 5 + stringere to draw; stringent
Example Sentences
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On the contrary, hard waters astringe and bind the power of the malt, so that its virtues are not freely communicated to the liquor.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
Schinus molle.—The root of this plant is used medicinally and the resin that exudes from the tree is employed to astringe the gums.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William
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