constringent
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Etymology
Origin of constringent
First recorded in 1595–1605, constringent is from the Latin word constringent- (stem of constringēns, present participle of constringere ). See constringe, -ent
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For that the cold of water is naturally constringent is evident from snow, which keeps flesh from corrupting a long time.
From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch
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