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Webster 1913 Edition
Admeasure
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Admeasure
ADMEAS'URE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To measure or ascertain dimensions, size or capacity; used for measure.2.
To apportion; to assign to each claimant has right; as, to admeasure dower or common of pasture.