5. Hence, a pattern or rule. [Obs.]

6. (Arith. & Alg.) The product of a number or quantity multiplied by

itself; thus, 64 is the square of 8, for 8 × 8 = 64; the square of a +

b is a2 + 2ab + b2.

7. Exact proportion; justness of workmanship and conduct; regularity;

rule. [Obs.]

They of Galatia [were] much more out of square.

Hooker.

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