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Strain
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English
Etymology 1
Old French estreindre (confer French étreindre ), "to grip", Latin stringere, "to draw tight together", "to tie".
Verb
to strain
- to exert
- (physics) to apply a force or forces to
- to tighten the strings of a musical instrument; to uplift one's voice
Etymology 2
Anglo-Saxon strēon , gestrēon , "gain", "property"; ultimately cognate with Latin strues , "heap".
Noun
strain
- Race; stock; generation; descent; family.
- Hereditary character, quality, or disposition.
- Rank; a sort.
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