Re*stor"er (?), n. One who, or that which, restores.
Re*strain" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Restrained (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Restraining.] [OE. restreinen, F. restreindre, fr. L. restringere,
restrictum; pref. re- re- + stringere to draw, bind, or press together.
See Strain, v. t., and cf. Restrict.] 1. To draw back again; to hold
back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral
force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep
down; to curb.
Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in
repose!
Shak.