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Astrict :: Astrict (a.) Concise; contracted.

Derogation :: Derogation (n.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks..

Is''t :: Is't () A contraction of is it.

Constrictor :: Constrictor (n.) A muscle which contracts or closes an orifice, or which compresses an organ; a sphincter..

Contract :: Contract (n.) To betroth; to affiance.

Contract :: Contract (v. i.) To be drawn together so as to be diminished in size or extent; to shrink; to be reduced in compass or in duration; as, iron contracts in cooling; a rope contracts when wet..

Restringe :: Restringe (v. t.) To confine; to contract; to stringe.

Frown :: Frown (v. i.) To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look..

Precontract :: Precontract (v. i.) To make a previous contract or agreement.

Obligation :: Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc..

Modify :: Modify (v. t.) To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract..

''em :: 'Em () An obsolete or colloquial contraction of the old form hem, them..

Precontract :: Precontract (n.) A contract preceding anothe.

Swown :: 'Swounds (interj.) An exclamation contracted from God's wounds; -- used as an oath.

Rust :: Rust (v. t.) To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind.

Pressor :: Pressor (a.) Causing, or giving rise to, pressure or to an increase of pressure; as, pressor nerve fibers, stimulation of which excites the vasomotor center, thus causing a stronger contraction of the arteries and consequently an increase of the arterial blood pressure; -- opposed to depressor..

Nudum Pactum :: Nudum pactum () A bare, naked contract, without any consideration..

Contract :: Contract (n.) A formal writing which contains the agreement of parties, with the terms and conditions, and which serves as a proof of the obligation..

Short :: Short (superl.) Engaging or engaged to deliver what is not possessed; as, short contracts; to be short of stock. See The shorts, under Short, n., and To sell short, under Short, adv..

Myography :: Myography (n.) The description of muscles, including the study of muscular contraction by the aid of registering apparatus, as by some form of myograph; myology..

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