Obs. [a. OF. compost (= It. composto):—L. compost-us, composit-us: see COMPOSITE.] Composed, compounded; composite, compound.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. The compost membres … be they that maye be deuyded in other kyndes.
1562. Phaër, Æneid., VIII. Y j. Wynes they skinke with cakes compost.
1649. Hammond, Serm., Wks. 1684, IV. 534. A sad γλυκυπικρον, compost of more bitter than sweet.
