Admeasure

Definition:

  • (v. t.) To measure.
  • (v. t.) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture.
  • (v. t.) The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.
  • (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.

Compare admeasure with other words:

admeasure vs. admeasurer

admeasure vs. pasture

admeasure vs. dower

admeasure vs. survey

admeasure vs. apportion

admeasure vs. measure