"prestriction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin praestrictio (“a binding fast”), from praestringere. See pre-, and stringent. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|praestrictio|t=a binding fast}} Latin praestrictio (“a binding fast”), {{af|en|pre-}} pre- Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} prestriction
  1. (obsolete) obstruction, dimness, or defect of sight Tags: obsolete
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