A matter with which one is concerned (in action, speech, or thought); an affair, a business, a concern, a subject. Now usually in plural: affairs…

Wherewithal; material; subject matter; grounds.

A point or topic to be investigated or discussed; a problem, or a matter forming the basis of a problem.

That which forms or ought to form the subject of a discourse; the matter in hand; the point at issue. Now only in to (the) purpose at phrases 7 (cf…

The subject of discourse, discussion, conversation, meditation, or composition; a topic.

The subject of a branch of knowledge; the subject matter of a study. Obsolete.

A fact, event, or incident, as a subject of discourse. Obsolete. rare.

The subject or matter addressed in a study, discourse, written work, etc.; the subject matter, theme.

figurative. Head, heading, subject, category. (Usually preceded by on, upon.) archaic.

Something that gives rise to discussion or consideration; a subject treated or debated. Obsolete.

Any piece of writing; a written text. Obsolete.

The subject or theme to be treated in an argument or discourse. Obsolete.

The matter or concern of; something which comes under the business of. Now only in in the article of at phrases 3c.

Chiefly Logic and Rhetoric. A subject, a topic. Cf. locus, n.1 3. Obsolete.

The object which a writer or speaker has in view, that which he wishes to express or enforce; the main purpose, intention, or drift of a writer, a…

That which forms or is chosen as the matter of thought, consideration, or inquiry; a topic, theme. In general use.

Subject matter of discussion or discourse in speech or writing; theme, subject. Obsolete or archaic.

figurative and in figurative context. Cf. chord, n.1 2b.

Forming the substratum or substance. Chiefly in matter subject: = subject matter, n. Obsolete.

That with which thought, deliberation, or discussion, or a contract, undertaking, project, etc., is concerned; that which is treated of or dealt with.

= question, n.

(?) A topic, a subject of discussion. Obsolete.

= locus, n.1 3. Obsolete (? nonce-use.)

The matter that is the object of an action or study; the matter dealt with or treated.

A subject or topic of consideration or discussion; the subject of a book, communication, etc. Now archaic.

The subject of a discourse, argument, or literary composition; a matter treated in speech or writing; a theme; also, a subject of admiration…

Rhetoric. A subject, head, topic. Obsolete. rare.

= subject, n. (in various senses).

figurative. With allusion to a metaphorical ‘travelling’ or the like: subject matter, things that may be the object of study or discourse. Also rarely…