COMPOSURE, noun 1. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition; as a form of prayer of public composure; a hasty composure In the composures of men, remember you are a man. In this use, this word has given way to composition. 2. Composition; combination; arrangement; order. When such a composure of letters, such a word, is intended to signify a certain thing. 3. The form, adjustment, or disposition of the various parts. In composure of his face, Lived a fair but manly grace. The outward form and composure of the body. 4. Frame; make; temperament. His composure must be rare indeed, Whom these things cannot blemish. 5. A settled state of the mind; sedateness; calmness; tranquility. When the passions are silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure 6. Agreement; settlement of differences; composition. The treaty at Uxbridge gave the fairest hopes of a happy composure
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