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n. [ From Compose. ] 1. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Signor Pietro, who had an admirable way both of composure [ in music ] and teaching. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Orderly adjustment; disposition. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Various composures and combinations of these corpuscles. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Frame; make; temperament. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

His composure must be rare indeed
Whom these things can not blemish. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose. “We seek peace and composure.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

When the passions . . . are all silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. A combination; a union; a bond. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]