a. [ L. districtus, p. p. ] Rigorous; stringent; harsh. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Punishing with the rod of district severity. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. districtus district, fr. L. districtus, p. p. of distringere: cf. F. district. See Distrain. ]
To exercise exclusive legislation . . . over such district not exceeding ten miles square. The Constitution of the United States. [ 1913 Webster ]
These districts which between the tropics lie. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
Congressional district.
District attorney,
District court,
District judge,
District school,
v. t.
n. [ L. districtio a stretching out. ] Sudden display; flash; glitter. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
A smile . . . breaks out with the brightest distriction. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Strictly. [ Obs. ] Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]