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.),