compassement

French

Etymology

From Old French compassement; equivalent to compasser + -ment.

Noun

compassement m (plural compassements)

  1. Exact measurement or regulation

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French compassement; equivalent to compas + -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkumpas(ə)mɛnt/

Noun

compassement (plural compassamentz)

  1. Guile, craft, or plotting; the practice of sleight-of hand.
  2. A scheme or plan formulated in secrecy and with malicious intent.
  3. (rare) The utilisation or application of knowledge.

References

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