Admeasure

(v. t.)

To measure.

(v. t.)

To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture.

(v. t.)

The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.

(v. t.)

Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff.