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distringas

British  
/ dɪsˈtrɪŋɡæs /

noun

  1. law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to distrain

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Etymology

Origin of distringas

from Latin: you shall distrain (the opening word of the writ)

Example Sentences

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On the said account for writs of ejectment and distringas..

From History of John Bull by Arbuthnot, John

Perhaps the best plan would be to put on a distringas with the deceased's grocer.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917 by Various

I see an axe and a coffee-mill there, constable: levy onto 'em with your distringas.

From The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times by Townsend, George Alfred

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