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Webster 1913 Edition

Express

Ex-press′

(ĕks-prĕs′)
,
Adj.
[F.
exprès
, L.
expressus
, p. p. of
exprimere
to express;
ex
. out +
premere
To press. See
Press
.]
1.
Exactly representing; exact.
Their human countenance
The
express
resemblance of the gods.
Milton.
2.
Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious;
as,
express
consent; an
express
statement.
I have express commandment.
Shakespeare
3.
Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed;
as, an
express
messenger or train
. Also used adverbially.
A messenger sent
express
from the other world.
Atterbury.
Syn. – Explicit; clear; unambiguous. See
Explicit
.

Ex-press′

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
exprès
a messenger.]
1.
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
[Obs.]
The only remanent
express
of Christ’s sacrifice on earth.
Jer. Taylor.
2.
A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels.
3.
An express office.
She charged him . . . to ask at the
express
if anything came up from town.
E. E. Hale.
4.
That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
[Obs.]
Eikon Basilike.
Express office
,
an office where packages for an express are received or delivered.
–
Express train
,
a railway train (such as a subway train) that does not stop at certain stations, but only at stations designated
express stops
.

Ex-press′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Expressed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Expressing
.]
[Cf. OF.
espresser
,
expresser
, L.
exprimere
,
expressum
. See
Express
,
Adj.
; cf.
Sprain
.]
1.
To press or squeeze out;
as, to
express
the juice of grapes, or of apples
; hence, to extort; to elicit.
All the fruits out of which drink is
expressed
.
Bacon.
And th'idle breath all utterly
expressed
.
Spenser.
Halters and racks can not
express
from thee
More than by deeds.
B. Jonson.
2.
To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
Each skillful artist shall
express
thy form.
E. Smith.
So kids and whelps their sires and dams
express
.
Dryden.
3.
To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
My words
express
my purpose.
Shakespeare
They
expressed
in their lives those excellent doctrines of morality.
Addison.
4.
To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; – used reflexively.
Mr. Phillips did
express
with much indignation against me, one evening.
Pope.
5.
To denote; to designate.
Moses and Aaron took these men, which are
expressed
by their names.
Num. i. 17.
Syn. – To declare; utter; signify; testify; intimate.

Webster 1828 Edition

Express

EXPRESS'

,
Verb.
T.
[L. expressum, exprimo; ex and premo, to press. See Press.]
1.
To press or squeeze out; to force out by pressure; as, to express the juice of grapes or of apples.
2.
To utter; to declare in words; to speak. He expressed his ideas or his meaning with precision. His views were expressed in very intelligible terms.
3.
To write or engrave; to represent in written words or language. The covenants in the deed are well expressed.
4.
To represent; to exhibit by copy or resemblance.
So kids and whelps their sires and dams express.
5.
To represent or show by imitation or the imitative arts; to form a likeness; as in painting or sculpture.
Each skilful artist shall express thy form.
6.
To show or make known; to indicate.
A downcast eye or look may express humility, shame or guilt.
7.
To denote; to designate.
Moses and Aaron took these men, who are expressed by their names. Num.1.
8.
To extort; to elicit. [Little used.]

EXPRESS'

,
Adj.
Plain; clear; expressed; direct not ambiguous. We are informed in express terms or words. The terms of the contract are express.
1.
Given in direct terms; not implied or left to inference. This is the express covenant or agreement. We have his express consent. We have an express law on the subject. Express warranty; express malice.
2.
Copied; resembling; bearing an exact representation.
His face express.
3.
Intended or sent for a particular purpose, or on a particular errand; as, to send a messenger express.

EXPRESS'

,
Noun.
A messenger sent on a particular errand or occasion; usually, a courier sent to communicate information of an important event, or to deliver; important dispatches. It is applied also to boats or vessels sent to convey important information.
1.
A message sent.
2.
A declaration in plain terms. [Not in use.]

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