Of his diet measurable was he.
Chaucer.
-- Meas"ur*a*ble*ness, n. -- Meas"ur*a*bly, adv.
Yet do it measurably, as it becometh Christians.
Latimer.
Meas"ure (mzh"r; 135), n. [OE. mesure, F. mesure, L. mensura, fr.
metiri, mensus, to measure; akin to metrum poetical measure, Gr.
me`tron, E. meter. Cf. Immense, Mensuration, Mete to measure.] 1. A
standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or
quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated
and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
2. An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a
graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
False ells and measures be brought all clean adown.
R. of Gloucester.
3. The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some
standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as,
to take one's measure for a coat.
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the
sea.
Job xi. 9.
4. The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity
determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount.
It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of
meal.
Luke xiii. 21.
5. Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due
restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or
beyond measure.
Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure.
Is. v. 14.
6. Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of
action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days.
Ps. xxxix. 4.
7. The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and
selling; as, to give good or full measure.