constrictive, constrictife

[Lat. constrictivus.] Binding, contracting, astringent. con-stric-tor, s. [Mod. Lat. & Eng., from Lat. constrict us =compre ed, contracted, pa. par. of const rin go to bind together.) [CONSTRINGE.] "John Cornwaile, a maister of grammer, chaunged the lore in gramer scole and construccioun of Frensche into 5. The act of mentally interpreting or putting a meaning on. "For this play at this time, is only in The merciful construction of good women." Shakesp.: Henry VIII ., epilogue. 6. A sense or meaning attributed to words or actions; an explanation or interpretation. "Under your hard construction must I sit." Shakesp.: Twelfth Night , iii. 1. 3. Mathematics: Construction of an equation : (1) The drawing of such lines and figures as will represent geometrically the quantities in the equation and their relations to each other. (2) A term sometimes used when the roots of an equation are given, and it is required that the solution shall be found from these. This is the exact opposite of the proce usually adopted in dealing with equations. 4. Naut .: The method or proce of ascertaining a ship's way by means of trigonometrical problems and diagrams. ( Ogilvie .) 5. Legal and Parliamentary : The interpretation of the words of an act, a will, a deed, or anything similar. "In the construction , for the purposes of this Act, of the Acts hereinafter incorporated, the expre ion 'The Special Act,' shall mean the Public Health Act, 1848."- Local Government Act , 1858, vii. (1) To bear a construction : To allow an interpretation or explanation. (2) To put a construction on or upon : To interpret or explain in a certain way.