v. t.
He is delighted to dispense a share of it to all the company. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
While you dispense the laws, and guide the state. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
His sin was dispensed
With gold, whereof it was compensed. Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]
It was resolved that all members of the House who held commissions, should be dispensed from parliamentary attendance. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
He appeared to think himself born to be supported by others, and dispensed from all necessity of providing for himself. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
One loving hour
For many years of sorrow can dispense. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
He [ the pope ] can also dispense in all matters of ecclesiastical law. Addis & Arnold (Cath. Dict. ) [ 1913 Webster ]
To dispense with.
n. [ Cf. F. dispense dispensation. See Dispense, v. t. ] Dispensation; exemption. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. despense, F. dépense. ] Expense; profusion; outlay. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
It was a vault built for great dispense. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. distributed or weighed out in carefully determined portions;
n. One who, or that which, dispenses; a distributer;