ASTRUCTIVE A*struc"tive, a. Etym: [L. astructus, p. p. of astruere to build up; ad + struere to build.]
Defn: Building up; constructive; — opposed to destructive. [Obs.]
ASTRUT
A*strut", a. & adv.
1. Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner. [Archaic] Inflated and astrut with self-conceit. Cowper.
2. In a strutting manner; with a strutting gait.
ASTUCIOUS
As*tu"cious, a. Etym: [F. astucieux. See Astute.]
Defn: Subtle; cunning; astute. [R.] Sir W. Scott.
— As*tu"cious*ly, adv. [R.]
ASTUCITY
As*tu"ci*ty, n. Etym: [See Astucious.]
Defn: Craftiness; astuteness. [R.] Carlyle.
ASTUN
A*stun", v. t. Etym: [See Astony, Stun.]