admeasure

admeasure has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• 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.
• v.. determine the quantity of someone's share