v. t. [ L. adhibitus, p. p. of adhibere to hold to; ad + habere to have. ] 1. To admit, as a person or thing; to take in. Muirhead. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To use or apply; to administer. Camden. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To attach; to affix. Alison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. adhibitio. ] The act of adhibiting; application; use. Whitaker. [ 1913 Webster ]