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   Constringe , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Constringed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Constringing.] [L. constringere. See onstrain.] To dawn together; to contract; to force to contract itself; to constrict; to cause to shrink. [R.]
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   Strong liquors . . . intoxicate, constringe, harden the fibers, and coagulate the fluids.
   Arbuthnot.
   
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