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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
COMPOSURE, n.
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. Orderly adjustment; disposition.
[Obs.]
Various composures and combinations of
these corpuscles. Frame; make; temperament.
[Obs.]
His composure must be rare indeed A settled state; calmness; sedateness;
tranquillity; repose.
"We seek peace and composure."
Milton.
When the passions . . . are all silent, the mind
enjoys its most perfect composure. A combination; a union; a bond.
[Obs.] Shak. | ||||||||