n. [ From L. expansus, p. p. of expandere. See Expand. ] That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky. “The green expanse.” Savage. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lights . . . high in the expanse of heaven. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The smooth expanse of crystal lakes. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To expand. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
That lies expansed unto the eyes of all. Sir. T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]