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   What does distrained mean?

   • Define distrained. distrained synonyms, distrained pronunciation, distrained translation, English dictionary definition of distrained. v. dis·trained , dis·train·ing , dis·trains Law v. tr. 1. To seize and hold to compel payment or reparation, as of debts.

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   What is another word for distrain?

   • From Old French destraindre, from Latin distringere (“to pull asunder, stretch out, engage, hinder, molest, Medieval Latin also compel, coerce as by exacting a pledge by a fine or by imprisonment”), from dis- (“apart”) + stringere (“to draw tight, strain”). Find similar words to distrain using the buttons below.

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   Where does the word distrain come from?

   • From Middle English distreynen, from Old French destraindre, from Latin distringō (“to pull asunder”), from dis- (“apart”) + stringō (“to draw tight, strain”). distrain (third-person singular simple present distrains, present participle distraining, simple past and past participle distrained)

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   What does distreinen mean?

   • [Middle English distreinen, from Old French destreindre, destreign-, from Medieval Latin distringere, distrinct-, from Latin, to hinder : dis-, apart; see dis- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.] dis·train′ment n. dis·trai′nor, dis·train′er n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does destreindre mean?

   • Anglo-French destreindre, literally, to constrict, force, from Old French, from Late Latin distringere to hinder, punish, from Latin, to pull in different directions, distract, from dis - apart + stringere to draw tight Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What does distress mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Name That Thing MegaQuiz: Vol. 5 Test your visual vocabulary! The meaning of DISTRAIN is to force or compel to satisfy an obligation by means of a distress.

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   The meaning of DISTRAIN is to force or compel to satisfy an obligation by means of a distress.

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   DISTRAIN definition: to take and sell property from someone who owes you money in order to pay back their debt: . Learn more.

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   dis·train. 1. To seize and hold (property) to compel payment or reparation, as of debts. 2. To seize the property of (a person) in order to compel payment of debts; distress. To levy a distress.

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   Law to seize (personal property) by way of distress.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Distrain definition: to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim.. See examples of DISTRAIN used in a sentence.

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   DISTRAIN meaning: to take and sell property from someone who owes you money in order to pay back their debt: . Learn more.

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   Distrain definition: To seize and hold (property) to compel payment or reparation, as of debts.