Definition of mete Mete

/miˈt/ - [meet] - mete

We found 14 definitions of mete from 6 different sources.

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What does mete mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

mete - a line that indicates a boundary
  boundary line, border, borderline, delimitation
  bounds, boundary, bound the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
  circumference, circuit the size of something as given by the distance around it
  fence line a boundary line created by a fence
  property line the boundary line between two pieces of property
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary šŸ“˜

  • mete (n.)
    Meat.
  • mete (v. t. & i.)
    To meet.
  • mete (v. i. & t.)
    To dream; also impersonally; as, me mette, I dreamed.
  • mete (a.)
    To find the quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by any rule or standard; to measure.
  • mete (v. i.)
    To measure.
  • mete (n.)
    Measure; limit; boundary; -- used chiefly in the plural, and in the phrase metes and bounds.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ī©

  • mete
    The quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.
  • mete
    To dispense (punishment or suffering).

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • mete
    See COMPASANT, WATER-SPOUT, &c.

Part of speech

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  • mete, verb, present, 1st person singular of mete (infinitive).
  • mete, verb (infinitive).
  • mete, noun, singular of metes.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

mete in sign language
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