*asur*

v. t. [ Cf. OF. amesurer, LL. admensurare. See Measure. ] 1. To measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who admeasures. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. arch- + treasurer. ] A chief treasurer. Specifically, the great treasurer of the German empire. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. Commensurable. ] Having the same measure; commensurate; proportional. [ 1913 Webster ]

She being now removed by death, a commeasurable grief took as full possession of him as joy had done. I. Walton. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To be commensurate with; to equal. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. dis- + pleasure: cf. OF. desplaisir, F. déplaisir. Cf. Displease. ] 1. The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation. [ 1913 Webster ]

O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Ps. vi. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]

Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn
From his displeasure. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hast thou delight to see a wretched man
Do outrage and displeasure to himself? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. Peacham.

Syn. -- Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; disfavor; distaste; dislike; anger; hate; aversion; indignation; offense. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To displease. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Embrace. ] An embrace. [ Obs. ] “Our locked embrasures.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., fr. embraser, perh. equiv. to ébraser to widen an opening; of unknown origin. ] 1. (Arch.) A splay of a door or window. [ 1913 Webster ]

Apart, in the twilight gloom of a window's embrasure,
Sat the lovers. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Fort.) An aperture with slant sides in a wall or parapet, through which cannon are pointed and discharged; a crenelle. See Illust. of Casemate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Erase. ] 1. The act of erasing; a scratching out; obliteration. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. the place where something has been erased. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. (Bot.) An annual European false flax (Camelina sativa) having small white flowers; cultivated since Neolithic times as a source of fiber and for its oil-rich seeds; widely naturalized in North America.
Syn. -- gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. [ See Igasurine. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, nux vomica or St. Ignatius's bean; as, igasuric acid. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Malay igasura the nux vomica. ] (Chem.) An alkaloid found in nux vomica, and extracted as a white crystalline substance. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being immeasurable; immensurability. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. im- not + measurable: cf. F. measurable. Cf. Immensurable, Unmeasurable. ] Incapable of being measured; indefinitely extensive; illimitable; immensurable; vast. [ 1913 Webster ]

Of depth immeasurable. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being immeasurable. [ 1913 Webster ]

Eternity and immeasurableness belong to thought alone. F. W. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an immeasurable manner or degree. “Immeasurably distant.” Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Immeasurable. [ R. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To lay up, as in a treasury; to hoard. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. the quality of being measurable.
Syn. -- quantifiability. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. [ F. mesurable, L. mensurabilis. See Measure, and cf. Mensurable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Capable of being measured; susceptible of mensuration or computation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Moderate; temperate; not excessive. [ 1913 Webster ]

Of his diet measurable was he. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Meas"ur*a*ble*ness, n. -- Meas"ur*a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]

Yet do it measurably, as it becometh Christians. Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Measured p. pr. & vb. n. Measuring. ] [ F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See Measure, n. ] 1. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise. [ 1913 Webster ]

Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite
Thy power! what thought can measure thee? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance. [ 1913 Webster ]

A true devoted pilgrim is not weary
To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To adjust by a rule or standard. [ 1913 Webster ]

To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off. [ 1913 Webster ]

With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matt. vii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

To measure swords with one, to try another's skill in the use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's abilities against an antagonist's. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To make a measurement or measurements. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain measures well; the pieces measure unequally. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a tree measures three feet in diameter. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. mesure, F. mesure, L. mensura, fr. metiri, mensus, to measure; akin to metrum poetical measure, Gr. me`tron, E. meter. Cf. Immense, Mensuration, Mete to measure. ] 1. A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

False ells and measures be brought all clean adown. R. of Gloucester. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat. [ 1913 Webster ]

The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. Job xi. 9. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal. Luke xiii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure. Is. v. 14. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days. Ps. xxxix. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

8. Undefined quantity; extent; degree. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is a great measure of discretion to be used in the performance of confession. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

9. Regulated division of movement: (a) (Dancing) A regulated movement corresponding to the time in which the accompanying music is performed; but, especially, a slow and stately dance, like the minuet. (b) (Mus.) (1) The group or grouping of beats, caused by the regular recurrence of accented beats. (2) The space between two bars. See Beat, Triple, Quadruple, Sextuple, Compound time, under Compound, a., and Figure. (c) (Poetry) The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in iambic measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

10. (Arith.) A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers; a denominator. See common denominator under denominator. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

11. A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

His majesty found what wrong measures he had taken in the conferring that trust, and lamented his error. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

12. The act of measuring; measurement. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

13. pl. (Geol.) Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead measures. [ 1913 Webster ]

linear measure,
lineal measure, or
long measure, measure of length; the measure of lines or distances. --
Liquid measure, the measure of liquids. --
Square measure, the measure of superficial area of surfaces in square units, as inches, feet, miles, etc. --
To have hard measure, to have harsh treatment meted out to one; to be harshly or oppressively dealt with. --
To take measures, to make preparations; to provide means. --
To take one's measure, to measure one, as for a garment; hence, to form an opinion of one's disposition, character, ability, etc. --
To tread a measure, to dance in the style so called. See 9 (a). [ 1913 Webster ]

Say to her, we have measured many miles
To tread a measure with her on this grass. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms. -- Meas"ured*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

a. Without measure; unlimited; immeasurable. -- Meas"ure*less*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

Where Alf, the sacred river ran,
Through canyons measureless to man,
Down to a hidden sea. Coleridge. [PJC]

Syn. -- Boundless; limitless; endless; unbounded; unlimited; vast; immense; infinite; immeasurable. [1913 Webster]

n. 1. The act or result of measuring; mensuration; as, measurement is required. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The extent, size, capacity, amount. or quantity ascertained by measuring; as, its measurement is five acres. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who measures; one whose occupation or duty is to measure commondities in market. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure. [ 1913 Webster ]

Measuring faucet, a faucet which permits only a given quantity of liquid to pass each time it is opened, or one by means of which the liquid which passes can be measured. --
Measuring worm (Zool.), the larva of any geometrid moth. They are so called because they move by a process in which they first pull the rear legs forward toward their front legs, forming a loop which resembles the process of measuring with a tape measure. The motion is completed by subsequently moving the front legs forward to an advanced position. See Geometrid. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

v. t. To measure or estimate incorrectly. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Wrong measurement. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To exceed in measure or extent; to measure more than. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To measure or estimate too largely. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Excessive measure; the excess beyond true or proper measure; surplus. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Corrupted fr. It. passamezzo. ] [ Obs. ] See Paspy. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of affording pleasure or satisfaction; gratifying; abounding in pleasantness or pleasantry. [ 1913 Webster ]

Planting of orchards is very . . . pleasurable. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

O, sir, you are very pleasurable. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Pleas"ur*a*ble*ness, n. -- Pleas"ur*a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. plaisir, originally an infinitive. See Please. ] 1. The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Ps. xvi. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. “Not sunk in carnal pleasure.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man. Prov. xxi. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. 2 Tim. iii. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. “He will do his pleasure on Babylon.” Isa. xlviii. 14. [ 1913 Webster ]

Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure Acts xxv. 9. [ 1913 Webster ]

At pleasure, by arbitrary will or choice. Dryden. --
To take pleasure in, to have enjoyment in. Ps. cxlvii. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure ground; pleasure house, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace; joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference; purpose; command; favor; kindness. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Pleasured p. pr. & vb. n. Pleasuring. ] To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Rolled ] his hoop to pleasure Edith. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Affording pleasure. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Devoid of pleasure. G. Eliot. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A pleasure seeker. Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A person devoted to worldly pleasure. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. rasura, fr. radere, rasum, to scrape, to shave. See Rase, v. ] 1. The act of rasing, scraping, or erasing; erasure; obliteration. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A mark by which a letter, word, or any part of a writing or print, is erased, effaced, or obliterated; an erasure. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To measure again; to retrace. [ 1913 Webster ]

They followed him . . .
The way they came, their steps remeasured right. Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The public officer who has charge of a subtreasury. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Subtreasuries A subordinate treasury, or place of deposit; as, the United States subtreasury at New York. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. tresor, tresour, F. trésor, L. thesaurus, Gr. &unr_; a stone laid up, treasure, probably from the root of &unr_; to put, place. See Thesis, and cf. Thesaurus. ] 1. Wealth accumulated; especially, a stock, or store of money in reserve. [ 1913 Webster ]

This treasure hath fortune unto us given. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A great quantity of anything collected for future use; abundance; plenty. [ 1913 Webster ]

We have treasures in the field, of wheat and of barley, and of oil and of honey. Jer. xli. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is very much valued. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ye shall be peculiar treasure unto me. Ex. xix. 5. [ 1913 Webster ]

From thy wardrobe bring thy chiefest treasure. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Treasure city, a city for stores and magazines. Ex. i. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]