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† equiˈlibre Obs.
Also 8 equiliber.
[a. F. équilibre, ad. L. æquilībrium: see equilibrium.]
1. = equilibrium.
1621–31Laud Serm. (1847) 104 The earth itself, that hath but one ‘pillar’, and that is the poise and equilibre of the centre. 1761Earl Pembroke Equitation (1778) 17 The true principles of equilibre and ease. 1772Barrington in Phil. Trans. LXII. 326 She at last taught herself the proper equilibre of the body. 1777Simpson Baratariana (ed. 3) 25 note, The power a bird has of preserving its equiliber in the air. 1802Paley Nat. Theol. ix. (1819) 111 It is by the equilibre of the muscles..that the head maintains its erect posture.
2. A balancing feat.
1769Public Advertiser 13 Mar. 4/2 The amazing Monkey..that goes thro' his Equilibres on the tight..Rope. |