Obs. rare–1. In 6 strayne. [Aphetic f. DISTRAIN sb. Cf. STRAIN v.2] A distraint.
1526. Croscombe Churchw. Acc. (Somerset Rec. Soc.), 38. Ther was payde owtte of the chyrch box for all the parysch whane ther was a strayne taken for the lorde [i.e., of the manor for chief rent], xxs.
