The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition; as a form of prayer of public composure; a hasty composure. In the composures of men, remember you are a man. In this use, this word has given way to composition.

Composition; combination; arrangement; order. When such a composure of letters, such a word, is intended to signify a certain thing.

The form, adjustment, or disposition of the various parts. In composure of his face, Lived a fair but manly grace. The outward form and composure of the body.

Frame; make; temperament. His composure must be rare indeed, Whom these things cannot blemish.

A settled state of the mind; sedateness; calmness; tranquility. When the passions are silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure.

Agreement; settlement of differences; composition. The treaty at Uxbridge gave the fairest hopes of a happy composure.