straitly

strait

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Definitions of straitly word

noun straitly Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. 1
noun straitly Often, straits. a position of difficulty, distress, or need: Ill and penniless, he was in sad straits indeed. 1
noun straitly Archaic. a narrow passage or area. 1
noun straitly an isthmus. 1
adjective straitly narrow: Strait is the gate. 1
adjective straitly affording little space; confined in area. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English streit < Old French estreit < Latin strictus past participle of stringere to bind; see strain1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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