Definition of compose

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Compose (v. t.) To arrange (types) in a composing stick in order for printing; to set (type).

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Bacchius :: Bacchius (n.) A metrical foot composed of a short syllable and two long ones; according to some, two long and a short..
Scaly :: Scaly (a.) Composed of scales lying over each other; as, a scaly bulb; covered with scales; as, a scaly stem..
Section :: Section (n.) A part of a musical period, composed of one or more phrases. See Phrase..
Nummulitic :: Nummulitic (a.) Of, like, composed of, containing, nummulites; as, nummulitic beds..
Byssus :: Byssus (n.) An obsolete name for certain fungi composed of slender threads.
Tusk :: Tusk (n.) A projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets. Thus, in the illustration, a is the tusk, and each of the several parts, or offsets, is called a tooth..
Decompose :: Decompose (v. i.) To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.
Author :: Author (n.) One who composes or writes a book; a composer, as distinguished from an editor, translator, or compiler..
Romance :: Romance (n.) A species of fictitious writing, originally composed in meter in the Romance dialects, and afterward in prose, such as the tales of the court of Arthur, and of Amadis of Gaul; hence, any fictitious and wonderful tale; a sort of novel, especially one which treats of surprising adventures usually befalling a hero or a heroine; a tale of extravagant adventures, of love, and the like..
Chaconne :: Chaconne (n.) An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations..
Quiname :: Quiname (a.) Growing in sets of five; -- said especially of leaves composed of five leaflets set at the end of a common petiole.
Austro-hungarian :: Austro-Hungarian (a.) Of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary.
Rich :: Rich (superl.) Composed of valuable or costly materials or ingredients; procured at great outlay; highly valued; precious; sumptuous; costly; as, a rich dress; rich silk or fur; rich presents..
Stick :: Stick (n.) To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick; as, to stick type..
Compose :: Compose (v. t.) To form the substance of, or part of the substance of; to constitute..
Attack :: Attack (v. t.) To begin to affect; to begin to act upon, injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste..
Ovariole :: Ovariole (n.) One of the tubes of which the ovaries of most insects are composed.
Precomposed :: Precomposed (imp. & p. p.) of Precompos.
Filigree :: Filigree (a.) Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative..
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