adv. In a summary manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who summarized. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To comprise in, or reduce to, a summary; to present briefly. Chambers. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. sommaire. See Sum. ]
n.;
n. [ Cf. F. sommation. See Sum, v. t. ] The act of summing, or forming a sum, or total amount; also, an aggregate. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of this series no summation is possible to a finite intellect. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. sommier a rafter, the same word as sommier a beast of burden. See Sumpter. ] (Arch.) A large stone or beam placed horizontally on columns, piers, posts, or the like, serving for various uses. Specifically:
n. [ From Sum, v. ] One who sums; one who casts up an account. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To keep or carry through the summer; to feed during the summer;
v. i.
The fowls shall summer upon them. Isa. xviii. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]