- 1. v. t. To measure. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size. Source: opted
- 4. v. t. 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. Source: opted
- 5. v. determine the quantity of someone's share Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. To measure. 2. (Law) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone. 2. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size. 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. Source: webster
- 7. To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment;as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone. Source: adambom
- 8. v. determine the quantity of someone's share Source: ecdict
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