I. ə̇ˈstrēt, eˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English estrete, from Anglo-French, from Old French estraite, feminine of estrait, past participle of estraire to extract, from Latin extrahere — more at extract
: a true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record (as of an amercement)
II. 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