Definition

Rigorous; stringent; harsh. [Obs.] Punishing with the rod of district severity. Foxe.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

DISTRICT (noun)

1. The territory within which the lord has the power of coercing and punishing. 2. A division of territory; a defined portion of a state, town, or ci...

DISTRICT (verb)

To divide into districts or limited portions of territory; as, legislatures district States for the choice of representatives.