v. t.
The crystal surface is comparted all
In niches verged with rubies. Glover. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. compartitio. ] The act of dividing into parts or compartments; division; also, a division or compartment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Their temples . . . needed no compartitions. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. compartiment, OF. compartir to divide. See Compart. ]
In the midst was placed a large compartment composed of grotesque work. Carew. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. See Copartner. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]