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<h1>Commixture</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mix"ture</hw> <tt>(?; 135)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>commixtura</ets>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>The act or process of mixing; the state of being mingled; the blending of ingredients in one mass or compound.</def>

<blockquote>In the <b>commixture</b> of anything that is more oily or sweet, such bodies are least apt to putrefy. <i>Bacon.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>The mass formed by mingling different things; a compound; a mixture.</def>

<i>Bacon.</i>

<h1>Commodate</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com"mo*date</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>commodatum</ets> thing lent, loan.]</ety> <fld>(Scots Law)</fld> <def>A gratuitous loan.</def>

<h1>Commode</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mode"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>commode</ets>, fr. <ets>commode</ets> convenient, L. <ets>commodus</ets>; <ets>com-</ets> + <ets>modus</ets> measure, mode. See <er>Mode</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>A kind of headdress formerly worn by ladies, raising the hair and fore part of the cap to a great height.</def>

<blockquote>Or under high <b>commodes</b>, with looks erect. <i>Granville.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>A piece of furniture, so named according to temporary fashion; as: (a) A cheat of drawers or a bureau. <sd>(b)</sd> A night stand with a compartment for holding a chamber vessel. <sd>(c)</sd> A kind of close stool. <sd>(d)</sd> A movable sink for a wash bowl, with closet.</def>

<h1>Commodious</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mo"di*ous</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[LL. <ets>commodiosus</ets>, fr. L. <ets>commodum</ets> convenience, fr. <ets>commodus</ets>. See <er>Commode</er>.]</ety> <def>Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable; <as>as, a <ex>commodious</ex> house</as>.</def> "A <i>commodious</i> drab." <i>Shak.</i> "<i>Commodious</i> gold." <i>Pope.</i>

<blockquote>The haven was not <b>commodious</b> to winter in. <i>Acts. xxvii. 12.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- Convenient; suitable; fit; proper; advantageous; serviceable; useful; spacious; comfortable.</syn>

<h1>Commodiously</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mo"di*ous*ly</hw>, <tt>adv.</tt> <def>In a commodious manner.</def>

<blockquote>To pass <b>commodiously</b> this life. <i>Milton.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Commodiousness</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mo"di*ous*ness</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>State of being commodious; suitableness for its purpose; convience; roominess.</def>

<blockquote>Of cities, the greatness and riches increase according to the <b>commodiousness</b> of their situation. <i>Sir W. Temple.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>The <b>commodiousness</b> of the harbor. <i>Johnson.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Commodity</h1> <Xpage=286>

<hw>Com*mod"i*ty</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt>; <plu>pl. <plw>Commodities</plw> <tt>(#)</tt>.</plu> <ety>[F. <ets>commodit<?/</ets>, fr. L. <ets>commoditas</ets>. See <er>Commode</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Convenience; accommodation; profit; benefit; advantage; interest; commodiousness.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>Drawn by the <b>commodity</b> of a footpath. <i>B. Jonson.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>Men may seek their own <b>commodity</b>, yet if this were done with injury to others, it was not to be suffered. <i>Hooker.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>That which affords convenience, advantage, or profit, especially in commerce, including everything movable that is bought and sold (except animals), -- goods, wares, merchandise, produce of land and manufactures, etc.</def>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>A parcel or quantity of goods.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>