COMPOSURE, n. 1. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition; as a form of prayer of public composure; a hasty composure.In the composures of men, remember you are a man.In this use, this word has given way to composition.2. Composition; combination; arrangement; order.When such a composure of letters, such a word, is intended to signify a certain thing.3. The form, adjustment, or disposition of the various parts.In composure of his face,Lived a fair but manly grace. The outward form and composure of the body.4. Frame; make; temperament.His composure must be rare indeed,Whom these things cannot blemish.5. A settled state of the mind; sedateness; calmness; tranquility.When the passions are silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure.6. Agreement; settlement of differences; composition.The treaty at Uxbridge gave the fairest hopes of a happy composure.
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