v. Obs. For forms see STRETCH v. [OE. astręccan, f. A- pref. 1 + stręccan to STRETCH; cogn. w. OHG. arstrecchan, mod.G. erstrecken.] To stretch forth, reach out, extend.
c. 1000. Ælfric, Hom., II. 194. Astrece ðine hand ofer ða sæ. Moyses ða astrehte his hand.
a. 1420. Occleve, MS. Soc. Antiq., No. 134. 262 (Halliw.). His hyȝe vertu astreccheth With bokis of his ornat enditynge.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., Astretchyn or arechyn, Attingo.
