3. To restrict; to distress or embarrass in respect of means or conditions of life; — used chiefly in the past participle; — as, a man straitened in his circumstances.
STRAIT-HANDED
Strait"-hand`ed, a.
Defn: Parsimonious; sparing; niggardly. [R.] — Strait"-hand`ed*ness, n. [R.]
STRAIT-JACKET
Strait"-jack`et, n.
Defn: 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.
STRAIT-LACED
Strait"-laced`, a.
1. Bound with stays. Let nature have scope to fashion the body as she thinks best; we have few well-shaped that are strait-laced. Locke.
2. Restricted; stiff; constrained. [R.] Fuller.
3. Rigid in opinion; strict in manners or morals.
STRAITLY
Strait"ly, adv.