† equilibren.
Obsolete.
1. = equilibrium n.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [noun] > equilibrium
evennessa1398
peisea1400
equal (also even) poise1555
counterpoise1594
libration1603
equal, even scale1604
equilibre1621
poise1621
poisurea1625
balance1642
equilibrity1644
equilibrium1660
equipoise1661
equipoisure1683
equiponderancy1710
equiponderance1775
repose1805
equibalance1841
stasis1920
1621–31 W. Laud Serm. (1847) 104 The earth itself, that hath but one ‘pillar’, and that is the poise and equilibre of the centre.
1761 Earl of Pembroke Mil. Equitation (1778) 17 The true principles of equilibre and ease.
1772 D. Barrington in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 62 326 She at last taught herself the proper equilibre of the body.
1777 Baratariana (ed. 3) 25 (note) The power a bird has of preserving its equiliber in the air.
1802 W. Paley Nat. Theol. ix. 134 It is by the equilibre of the muscles..that the head maintains its erect posture.
2. A balancing feat.
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society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > acrobatic performance > [noun]
lofty tricks1603
equilibre1769
balancing1801
tumble1824
acrobatics1852
acrobacy1867
1769 Public Advertiser 13 Mar. 4/2 The amazing Monkey..that goes thro' his Equilibres on the tight..Rope.
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