METE (4)

Mete (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meted; p. pr. & vb. n. Meting.] [[AS. metan; akin to D. meten, G. messen, OHG. mezzan, Icel. meta, Sw. mäta, Goth. mitan, L. modus measure, moderation, modius a corn measure, Gr. � to rule, � a corn measure, and ultimately from the same root as E. measure, L. metiri to measure; cf. Skr. mā to measure. √99. Cf. Measure, Meet, a., Mode.]] To find the quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by any rule or standard; to measure.