Admeasure

Admeasure - Other 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.