astringe

v. bind; contract

Verb
1. constrict or bind or draw together; "Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth"
(hypernym) compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press
(derivation) astringent, astringent drug, styptic
2. become constricted or compressed; "The cold substance astringes"
(hypernym) constrict, constringe, narrow
(derivation) astringent, astringent drug, styptic

v. astringe, bind, contract

v. astringe, tighten, make tight

(v. t.)
To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress.
  

(v. t.)
To bind by moral or legal obligation.