"distriction" meaning in English

See distriction in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin districtio (“a stretching out”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|districtio||a stretching out}} Latin districtio (“a stretching out”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} distriction
  1. (obsolete) Sudden display; flash; glitter. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-distriction-en-noun-cRovW5Uo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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