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- [dih-streyn]
- /dɪˈstreɪn/
- /dɪ.ˈstreɪn/
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- [dih-streyn]
- /dɪˈstreɪn/
Definitions of distrain word
- verb with object distrain to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 1
- verb with object distrain to levy a distress upon. 1
- verb without object distrain to levy a distress. 1
- noun distrain Seize (someone’s property) to obtain payment of rent or other money owed. 1
- transitive verb distrain law: seize to force payment 1
- verb distrain to seize (personal property) by way of distress 0
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Origin of distrain
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English distreinen < Anglo-French, Old French destreindre < Latin distringere to stretch out, equivalent to di- di-2 + stringere to draw tight; see strain1
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Parts of speech for Distrain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distrain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
distrain usage trend in Literature
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verb distrain
- train — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
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