He . . . must not die

Till George be packed with post horse up to heaven.

Shak.

8. To transport in a pack, or in the manner of a pack (i. e., on the

backs of men or beasts). [Western U.S.]

9. (Hydropathy) To envelop in a wet or dry sheet, within numerous

coverings. See Pack, n., 5.

10. (Mech.) To render impervious, as by filling or surrounding with

suitable material, or to fit or adjust so as to move without giving

passage to air, water, or steam; as, to pack a joint; to pack the

piston of a steam engine.

Pack, v. i. 1. To make up packs, bales, or bundles; to stow articles

securely for transportation.

2. To admit of stowage, or of making up for transportation or storage;

to become compressed or to settle together, so as to form a compact

mass; as, the goods pack conveniently; wet snow packs well.

3. To gather in flocks or schools; as, the grouse or the perch begin to

pack. [Eng.]

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