n.;
v. t. [ L. componere. See Compound. ] To compose; to settle; to arrange. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
A good pretense for componing peace. Strype. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. [ F. ] See Compony. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. componens, p. pr. of componere. See Compound, v. t. ] Serving, or helping, to form; composing; constituting; constituent. [ 1913 Webster ]
The component parts of natural bodies. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A constituent part; an ingredient. [ 1913 Webster ]
Component of force (Mech.),
v. t.
The malcontented sort
That never can the present state comport. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
Observe how Lord Somers . . . comported himself. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
How ill this dullness doth comport with greatness. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
How their behavior herein comported with the institution. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. comport. ] Manner of acting; behavior; conduct; deportment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I knew them well, and marked their rude comport. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Suitable; consistent. [ Obs. ] “Some comportable method.” Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]