Dictionary
mete
Pronunciation: (mēt), [key]—
v.t., met•ed, met•ing.
1. to distribute or apportion by measure; allot; dole (usually fol. by
out):
to mete out punishment.
2. Archaic.to measure.
mete
Pronunciation: (mēt), [key]—
n.
1. a limiting mark.
2. a limit or boundary.
Met.E.
metallurgical engineer.
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