distraining

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present participle of distrain
distrain
To pull off, tear apart

For that same net so cunningly was wound, / That neither guile, nor force might it distraine.

distrain
To squeeze, press; to constrain, oppress

But when he heard her answeres loth, he knew / Some secret sorrow did her heart distraine .

distrain
To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt
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To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property
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to subject a person to distress
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{v} to seize, to seize goods for debt
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To rend; to tear
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levy a distress on
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To seize somebodys property in place of or to force, payment of a debt
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legally take something in place of a debt payment
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To subject to distress; to coerce; as, to distrain a person by his goods and chattels
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{f} foreclose on property, take property in payment for debts
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to take by distress; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement
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To levy a distress
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legally take something in place of a debt payment confiscate by distress levy a distress on
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confiscate by distress
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To press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict
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To seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc
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