What would I give to hear your strictures on them!

What does this sentence mean? I've found this sentence in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice.

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What would I give to hear your strictures on them!
 
What does this sentence mean? I've found this sentence in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice.

Answer

The lady speaking the sentence in the book is talking to Mr. Darcy and wants to hear his critical comments.  She wants him to speak negatively or critically about a person or topic.

Great novel choice, enjoy your read!

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Hi, I'm not a native so be careful with my explanation.
But maybe it means something like:
"I'd like a lot to hear you criticize them"
maybe in this context "strictures" means "reluctance".
The character asking the question would like that the character answers he has reluctances about them, he doesn't like them

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