† compacturen.
Obsolete.
Manner of putting closely together; compact structure; compagination.
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shapec1050
composition1382
temperc1400
confectionc1420
temperament1471
frame?1520
compage1550
architecture1590
compacture1590
structure?1591
fabricaturec1600
constitution1601
membrature1606
composture1614
compositure1625
contexturea1639
composure1639
economy1644
fabric1644
conformation1646
composier1648
constructurea1652
compages1660
mechanism1662
compound1671
construction1707
componency1750
formation1774
make-up1821
1590 E. Spenser Faerie Queene ii. ix. sig. V6v A fayre Portcullis..To the gate directly did incline, With comely compasse, and compacture strong.
1593 T. Nashe Christs Teares 62 a The excellent compacture of mans bodie.
1640 E. Reynolds Treat. Passions xxxv. 425 Extension, Compacture, Massinesse, Visibility, and other the like sensible Properties.
a1641 R. Montagu Acts & Monuments (1642) 38 The materialls, compacture, parts, are admirable.
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