Word Meanings - STRAITLY - Book Publishers vocabulary database

In a strait manner; narrowly; strictly; rigorously.

• Strait-laced
  Bound with stays.
• Strait-waistcoat
  Same as Strait-jacket.
• Mannerliness
  The quality or state of being mannerly; civility; complaisance.
• STRAITHANDED
  Parsimonious; sparing; niggardly. [R.] -- Strait"-hand`ed*ness, n. [R.]
• STRAITJACKET
  A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back.
• STRAITWAISTCOAT
  Same as Strait-jacket.

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