That which is built; a structure, edifice: now a structure of the nature of a house built where it is to stand.

The construction or completion of a thing, as a building, tomb, etc. Also occasionally: the composition of a book. Obsolete.

The manner or style in which a thing is made; the materials with which a thing is made; workmanship. Now somewhat rare.

The action of framing, devising, or forming, by the putting together of parts; erection, building.

The action of construe, v. in various senses.

The action of making (something, someone, etc.) up (see to make up at make, v.1 phrasal verbs 1); completion; compounding, composition…

The action of compound, v. in its various senses. Committee for Compounding (17th cent.): see compound, v. 15b; compounding of felony: see compound…

The forming (of anything) by combination of various elements, parts, or ingredients; formation, constitution, construction, making up.

The action of framing or making; a machination, a contrivance; creation; construction. Obsolete.

The action of compact, v.1

The action of compose, v. (in its various senses).

transferred or figurative. Construction or structure generally; both abstract and concrete.

The action or process of composing, constructing, arranging, forming; composition. Obsolete.

The action or process of framing or constructing; erection (of a building); formation (of an animal body or its parts). Now only spec. The…

The action of compile, v.; compilation; †heaping or building up (obsolete): see the verb.

The action of compaginating; a compaginated condition or structure.

Putting together; arrangement; compilation.

The action of composing.

The action of constitute, v.

Construction, structure. Obsolete.

The action of construct, v.; construction.

The action of confect, v.