† compagen.
Obsolete.
1.
a. = compages n. 2.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > [noun] > consistency
compage1550
concretion1606
consistence1626
compages1660
consistencya1661
constitution1668
consisture1776
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > [noun]
shapec1050
composition1382
temperc1400
confectionc1420
temperament1471
frame?1520
compage1550
architecture1590
compacture1590
structure?1591
fabricaturec1600
constitution1601
membrature1606
composture1614
compositure1625
contexturea1639
composure1639
economy1644
fabric1644
conformation1646
composier1648
constructurea1652
compages1660
mechanism1662
compound1671
construction1707
componency1750
formation1774
make-up1821
1550 J. Veron Godly Saiyngs sig. C.iiii The ioynture and compage of the members.
1608 E. Topsell Hist. Serpents 124 Least..the whole compage and iuncture of the body should be vtterly dissolued.
1669 W. Simpson Hydrologia Chymica 27 Fixed bodies of the Metalline compage of Steel.
b. Means of joining, connecting matter.
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the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > fact or action of being connected or connecting > [noun] > connecting > one who or that which > that which > connecting matter
compage1657
1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Physical Inst. ii, in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. K3 A very valid and strong compage to the thing.
2. = compages n. 1.
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the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > state of being composite > [noun] > a composite thing or complex whole
aggregatea1425
wholec1450
partage1593
compagesa1638
complexa1652
composite1656
complexum1664
complicate1664
complexion1678
wholenessa1681
compagea1682
complication1750
synthesis1865
a1682 Sir T. Browne Christian Morals (1716) ii. 49 The Compage of all Physical Truths is not so closely jointed, but opposition may find intrusion.
1694 R. Burthogge Ess. Reason 239 Where the Body is a Compage, or System of Organs, the Soul must be a System of Faculties.
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