n. [ F. stature, OF. estature, from L. statura, originally, an upright posture; hence, height or size of the body, from stare, statum, to stand. See Stand. ] The natural height of an animal body; -- generally used of the human body. [ 1913 Webster ]
Foreign men of mighty stature came. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Arrived at full stature. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]