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What does straiten mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word straiten? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
  2. To restrict or diminish, especially financially.
  3. Misspelling of straighten.
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Does he not, at this instant, straiten and invade your confederates, whom you have solemnly sworn to protect?
Col. Harden, at the same time, with a body of mounted militia, had it in charge to straiten the enemy upon the Edisto.
I want you to consider what per cent you can pay, and not straiten yourselves too much.
O love immense and independent, which nothing can limit or straiten!

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