GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Context , a. [L. contextus, p. p. of contexere to weave, to unite; con- + texere to weave. See Text.] Knit or woven together; close; firm. [Obs.]
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   The coats, without, are context and callous.
   Derham.
   
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   Context , n. [L. contextus; cf. F. contexte .] The part or parts of something written or printed, as of Scripture, which precede or follow a text or quoted sentence, or are so intimately associated with it as to throw light upon its meaning.
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   According to all the light that the contexts afford.
   Sharp.
   
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   Context , v. t. To knit or bind together; to unite closely. [Obs.]
   Feltham.
   
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   The whole world's frame, which is contexted only by commerce and contracts.
   R. Junius.
   
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