Obs. [ad. L. compactūra a joining together, joint, f. stem compact-; see COMPACT v.1 and -URE.] Manner of putting closely together; compact structure; compagination.
1590. Spenser, F. Q., II. ix. 24. A fayre Portcullis … to the gate directly did incline With comely compasse and compacture strong.
1593. Nashe, Christ’s T., 62 a. The excellent compacture of mans bodie.
1640. Bp. Reynolds, Passions, xxxv. 425. Extension, Compacture, Massinesse, Visibility, and other the like sensible Properties.
a. 1641. Bp. Mountagu, Acts & Mon. (1642), 38. The materialls, compacture, parts, are admirable.
