estreat

1 of 2

noun

es·​treat

ə̇ˈstrēt,

eˈ-

plural -s

: a true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record (as of an amercement)

estreat

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

1

: to extract from the records of a court so as to enforce or prosecute

2

: to exact or take by means of a levy or fine

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English estrete, from Anglo-French, from Old French estraite, feminine of estrait, past participle of estraire to extract, from Latin extrahere

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