Es·treat, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Estreated; p. pr. & vb. n. Estreating.] Law (a) To extract or take out from the records of a court, and send up to the court of exchequer to be enforced; -- said of a forfeited recognizance. (b) To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.
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