† compreˈhense Obs.
In 5, 7 -hence, 6 (Sc.) -henss.
[a. OF. compréhense, ad. L. type *comprehensa, from pa. pple. of comprehendĕre to comprehend.]
a. Meaning comprehended; signification. b. Thing comprehended. c. Grasp, comprehension.
| c 1470 Harding Chron. lxxix. ii, Letters..Of whiche this the wordes and comprehence As foloweth nowe. 1543 Sc. Acts Mary (1814) 425–6 (Jam.) Quhatsumeuir the kingis maiestie or the parliament of Scotland sall comprehend generalie or specialie, it salbe addit that gif the samin comprehenss deteyne or withhald ony land..from the kingis maistie..the samin comprehenss sall nocht enjoye the benefite of that comprehensioune. 1604 Pricket Honors Fame (1881) 24 His quicke conceit and Wisdomes comprehence. |