01 n. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.
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The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.[Obs.]“Signor Pietro, who had an admirable way both of composure [in music] and teaching.” — Evelyn.
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Orderly adjustment; disposition.[Obs.]“Various composures and combinations of these corpuscles.” — Woodward.
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Frame; make; temperament.[Obs.]“His composure must be rare indeed Whom these things can not blemish.” — Shak.
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A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.“When the passions . . . are all silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure.” — I. Watts.
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A combination; a union; a bond.[Obs.]