1. In a strait manner; narrowly; strictly; rigorously. Mark i. 43.
2. Closely; intimately. [Obs.]
STRAITNESS
Strait"ness, n.
Defn: The quality or condition of being strait; especially, a pinched condition or situation caused by poverty; as, the straitnessof their circumstances.
STRAIT-WAISTCOAT
Strait"-waist`coat, n.
Defn: Same as Strait-jacket.
STRAKE
Strake, obs.
Defn: imp. of Strike. Spenser.
STRAKE
Strake, n. Etym: [See Streak.]
1. A streak. [Obs.] Spenser."White strake." Gen. xxx. 37.